Nursing Home Crimes Go Unreported
In order for authorities to prosecute people charged with committing crimes they must have evidence. In some cases authorities can rely on physical evidence to prove their case. The most effective evidence comes in the form of testimony from crime victims- the people who can describe what happened to them and what the perpetrator looked or might have said. What happens if the victim is unable to testify? Unfortunately, the chances of the assailant walking free increase substantially. Further, when a crime occurs within the confines of a nursing home or long-term care facility has little incentive to report the...
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Murder At All Faith Pavillion
Chicago Police charged Solomon Owasanoye, a 50-year-old West Cermak resident, with first degree murder of an All Faith Pavilion Nursing Home resident. The victim, Ivory Jackson, a 77-year old resident at All Faith Pavilion died following an assault. Mr. Jackson was struck in the head and developed an infection. All Faith Pavilion has a long history of fines for violating Illinois laws. Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have a right to be safe and free from violence. Further, nursing homes must conduct a criminal background search to make sure no violent offenders come in contact with...
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