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Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Smyrna mental health institute
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points The incident is said to have occurred at a mental health facility. A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a 20-year-old woman with autism, alleging she was assaulted by a fellow patient.
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a 20-year-old woman with autism, alleging she was assaulted by a fellow patient. The incident is said to have occurred at a mental health facility.
The woman reportedly informed a staff member about the incident, but no action was taken.
The facility in question has faced numerous complaints regarding patient safety, prompting multiple state inspections over the years.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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