Accusation of 'Assault and Abuse of Disabled Persons' at Yeoju Disabled Facility... Police Launch Investigation
[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Police have launched an investigation after allegations were made that staff at a residential facility for severely disabled individuals in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, assaulted and abused residents with disabilities.
The Yeoju Police Station in Gyeonggi announced on the 23rd, "We are currently investigating staff member A and others on charges including violation of the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities."
Staff member A and others are accused of repeatedly restraining and assaulting disabled individuals at the facility where they worked from January to July of last year. It has been reported that A and others have been suspended from their duties since last month.
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The police have secured evidence, including closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, to substantiate the allegations and plan to forward A and others to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment.
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