Judge Tenisha Yancey found enough evidence to proceed after a preliminary hearing. Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, a former nurse at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, is facing trial on multiple sexual assault charges, according to ClickOnDetroit.
During the court session, one survivor said Figueroa-Berrios inappropriately touched her and pressed his genitals against her, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit. Another patient said she was forced to perform oral sex multiple times. The defense questioned the survivors' credibility because of their intoxication, while the judge noted that Figueroa-Berrios took advantage of the second patient’s vulnerable state, indicating predatory behavior.
Figueroa-Berrios, a former nurse, faces multiple felony charges, including attempted rape of a former colleague in downtown Detroit. He denies the allegations and has a court appearance scheduled for November 10, as mentioned by WXYZ. Several civil lawsuits have been filed against Tenet Healthcare, VHS of Michigan, and VHS Sinai-Grace Hospital, and attorneys are investigating the possibility of more affected patients.
