By NATALIE NEYSA ALUND
May 27, 2009
Two Manatee women are set to stand trial on unrelated charges that they abused elderly patients in their care.
One of the caregivers, 27-year-old Shamara Daniels, of Bradenton, is set to go on trial Thursday for allegedly abusing a 98-year-old woman in her care at Freedom Village in July 2008. The other caregiver, Lakreasha Cunningham, 21, of Bradenton, is set to have her day in court next week. She is charged with abuse of an elderly person stemming from a July 16 attack on a 76-year-old woman at Westminister Pines Assisted Living Center.
Lawyers in Daniels’ case seated a jury Tuesday. Opening statements are expected Thursday morning, said Assistant State Attorney Darlene Ragoonanan, who is prosecuting the case.
The Bradenton Police Department arrested Daniels in July after an investigation revealed the bruises on a patient in her care were signs of abuse, officers said.
According to a police report, Daniels, a certified nursing assistant, told officers she was trying to stop the patient from trying to bite her May 26, 2008. She also said the patient spit on her.
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