Mott Haven, Bronx, NY – Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Hospital Patient Mott Haven, Bronx, NY (May 16, 2019) – A man who walked into a hospital room and sexually assaulted an unconscious patient on Monday, May 13
th, has now been taken into police custody. 62-year-old Roberto Marcucci was reported to have turned himself in on Wednesday night after the incident, which occurred at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, was made public. According to investigators, Marcucci entered the room of a 68-year-old woman and began fondling and kissing her. A patient who
witnessed the abuse alerted a nurse, at which point Marcucci fled the scene. Pictures and surveillance video of Marcucci was released to the public and the suspect was arrested after turning himself in a short time later. Marcucci, who has been charged in the past with drug possession, assault, and petty larceny, now faces a charge of
sexual abuse. No further information has been made available.
Sexual Abuse in New York
Above all else, we would, first and foremost, like to offer our sincere sympathies to the victim of the accused as we preserve hope for her full recovery at this time. Moving forward, it is terribly important to understand that, as the victim of any form of sexual abuse in New York, you may likely have very substantial rights in terms of recovering compensation for the misconduct that you were wrongfully forced to endure. At Hach & Rose, we are devoted to holding sexual abusers accountable for their atrocious and appalling actions. Our compassionate attorneys are unconditionally dedicated to providing victims with the most knowledgeable and experienced representation possible. As members of the community, we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have at this time. If you have been the victim of
sexual abuse in New York, please contact our sexual abuse attorneys at 212-779-0057 today.
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