Northeast Florida State Hospital employee arrested for abusing a patient

A former human services worker at Macclenny-based Northeast Florida State Hospital was arrested for allegedly physically abusing a patient, according to the Orlando Political Observer.

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Antrisa Butler allegedly hit the disabled patient in the chin and tackled them to the floor, causing the victim to hit their head on the floor and door. While on the ground, Ms. Butler allegedly punched the victim several times.

The arrest was carried about by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office and the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

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