Nurse accused of sexually assaulting 3rd patient at Duke University Hospital

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A Duke University Hospital nurse is being accused of sexually assaulting a third patient.

The incident took place back in May of this year, according to court documents.

Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, of Durham was already facing charges including sexual battery, sexual acts by a government or private institution employee, and sexual contact or penetration under the guise of medical treatment, according to documents obtained by ABC11.

University police allege he assaulted two female patients while they were incapacitated, with one incident occurring in May and the other earlier this month.

Tugado’s nursing license was suspended last week, according to state records. Also as of last week, Eyewitness News learned he was placed on administrative leave at the hospital on Dec. 7th.

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