A report was received from Arkansas State Police Investigator. The report stated that a resident at the facility reported that 2 staff members have been sexually assaulting her. “On Thursday, 10/19/23, Alleged Victim was in the shower when [staff 1] and [staff 2] came in and held her arms. Alleged Victim advised that [staff 1] put his penis in her front (vagina) and [staff 2] put his penis in her back (anal), after ejaculating they switched places and did it again. They both took pictures of Alleged Victim. Alleged Victim stated that [staff 1] and [staff 2] put their penis in her mouth and ejaculated. Alleged Victim advised she was bleeding from her front and back. It was reported that Alleged Victim has been sexually assaulted orally and penetration by [staff 1] and [staff 2] with the last time being 10/24/2023.” The resident alleged there have been verbal threats to not tell anyone but on the 24th [staff] put a knife to her throat saying he would kill her if she told someone.
CACD investigator interviewed resident, during which more details were provided. Both staff members were interviewed who denied the allegations.
Facility internal investigation: After video review, neither staff member was with the resident alone or off camera. Due to being on self-harm precautions, the resident sleeps in the dayroom and does not have access to her room for most of the day. The only time the resident was in their room was for showers. Camera footage shows they were in their room alone, no staff went into the room. On multiple occasions the resident reported allegations while in the shower but the resident didn’t take showers on those days. Multiple staff and residents have reported that this resident has made comments that they are trying to get these staff members fired and also made statements that these allegations are false.
At this time, there is no evidence that a crime has been committed. This case will be submitted for Inactive Case Status Review pending further information upon the examination of the SA kit.