Scott Williams, 60, was arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court and charged with two counts of assault in the second degree, a class D felony. He was taken into custody Oct. 8, about a week after he allegedly stabbed two nurses while being treated at the hospital in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. His next court appearance is slated for Oct. 10.
After the incident on Oct. 1, the hospital said the suspect was continuing to receive care. Both of the victims were treated and released.
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