Ex-hospital worker in Maryland ‘filmed himself sexually assaulting an unconscious patient’
A FORMER hospital worker was arrested by police for allegedly recording himself sexually assault an unconscious patient.
The Easton Police Department arrested Travis Brooks, 35, Tuesday on charges of rape, abuse of a vulnerable adult and assault in connection with the incident at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center.
Police began investigating Brooks, who was previously employed at the hospital, after a patient had money stolen from her wallet while having a procedure done in April.
Investigators identified Brooks as a suspect and learned he had been taking photos of patients’ credit cards, authorities said.
With detective conducting multiple search and seizure warrants involving Brooks it was at that point that they uncovered a video that was recorded by Brooks in December 2019.
The video showed Brooks sexually assaulting a patient who was unconscious, according to detectives.
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In addition to the sexual offenses, Brooks faces charges for theft and misdemeanor drug possession.
Brooks, who was previously charged with assault in July 2019 in a separate case, was being held without bond Wednesday on the sex charges while awaiting a hearing.