A former top Phoenix prosecutor said Friday that he quit an internal investigation of a health care facility, where an incapacitated woman was raped and later gave birth, because of concerns about its leadership.
Nearly two months after he was hired by Hacienda HealthCare to look into how a patient was sexually assaulted, former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley terminated his contract. Several senior Hacienda staff members and a longtime board director have also resigned.
Romley said his issues were with Hacienda's board of directors but declined to elaborate. He also could not share details from the partially completed review because it involved records that belonged to Hacienda. It was unclear if anyone would resume the investigation he started. "If they really cared about the patients and the organization, they would consider resigning," Romley said.The facility's embattled operators agreed in February to be regulated by the state. They initially planned to close down the unit altogether after an agreement with new third-party managers fell apart.
Hacienda has been through massive upheaval since a 29-year-old patient gave birth Dec. 29 to the shock of employees. Its CEO stepped down. One doctor was dismissed and another suspended from providing medical services there.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Must See: Ex-NHLer Sean Avery rips Isles fans in profanity-laced rantAfter Islanders' fans tore a strip off of John Tavares in his return to New York, former New York Ranger Sean Avery turns the tables and tears into them.
Read more »
Johnny Depp suing ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation, seeking $50MActor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, in a $50 million defamation lawsuit, citing a piece she wrote for The Washington Post about domestic abuse.
Read more »
Johnny Depp sues ex-wife for $50 million in defamation suitActor Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, in a $50 million defamation lawsuit, citing a piece she wrote for The Washington Post about domestic abuse.
Read more »
Ex-Marlins president: Boras' ego held up Harper-Phillies deal - Sportsnet.caMLB insider David Samson joins the Jeff Blair Show to discuss the fact that agent Scott Boras is driven by ego and fame, which helps explain why the Bryce Harper contract with the Phillies took so long.
Read more »
House hearing begins with ex-Trump lawyer CohenA congressional hearing is underway featuring the much-anticipated public testimony from Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer.
Read more »
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's prepared remarks to CongressCTVNews.ca presents the prepared testimony of Michael Cohen, U.S. President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, as obtained by The Associated Press before his appearance.
Read more »
Feds Must Escalate Case Of Canadian In Brutal Egypt Prison: Ex-PrisonerThe man's daughter says the government is not showing any 'urgency' in the matter so far.
Read more »