By WRAL Staff
A Duke Health nurse charged with sexual crimes against patients has been fired.
Jomil Tugado was removed from patient care and placed on administrative leave on Dec. 7.
He began his employment with Duke Health in July 2023.
Tugado faces three felony counts each of sexual contact/penetration under the pretext of medical treatment and sex acts by a government or private institution employee.
According to the Duke University Police Department, Tugado engaged in sexual acts with the third patient while they were “incapacitated.”
Warrants report the crime took place in May. – WNCN
He is also facing three misdemeanor charges of sexual battery.
Tugado appeared in court on Monday, where authorities said he was not a U.S. citizen …
[Jomil Uy Tugado was born in the Philippines, according to online sources. – HEADLINE HEALTH]
