A nurse at Duke Health is accused of committing sxual crimes against incapacitated medical patients, warrants show. According to arrest warrants filed by Duke University Campus Police, 39-year-old Jomil Uy Tugado of Durham engaged in sxual acts with two people while the victims were incapacitated. The first alleged incident occurred in May, while the other happened earlier this month of December, his arrest warrants show. This is the second case in the Triangle this month in which a nurse is accused of sxually assaulting sedated patients. Less than two weeks ago, a UNC Rex Hospital nurse was also charged after three patients came forward. Tugado is facing several charges, including two felony counts of sxual contact/penetration under the pretext of medical treatment and sx acts by a government or private institution employee, as well as two counts of misdemeanor sxual battery. According to a Duke University spokesperson, Tugado began his employment with Duke Health in July 2023.
Reacting to the incident, the health system said in an official statement: At Duke Health, our top priority is to maintain a safe environment for all patients to receive care. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sxual misconduct and take all allegations of inappropriate behavior seriously. Jomil Tugado was removed from patient care and placed on administrative leave on December 7, 2025. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement authorities in their ongoing investigation and remain committed to supporting those who have been impacted. If patients have witnessed or experienced inappropriate conduct at Duke Health, we ask that they call our hotline at 919-385-3575." Tugados license as a registered nurse was suspended by the North Carolina Board of Nursing on Thursday, Dec. 18, as a result of these charges.Tugado appeared in Durham County court on Friday morning, Dec. 19, where he received no bond. The post Registered nurse accused of sxually abusing incapacitated patients appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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