A State Caretaker Killed His Brother, Now He's Taking Action | Opinions | NowThis

Richard Buckley’s brother was killed by a state-employed care giver in a group home for people with disabilities.
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Richard Buckley: 'This is my big brother, David Russell Buckley. He was born with Down Syndrome and later developed other serious medical issues as well as presenting with Autism and OCD. He is my best friend. He made me the loving, passionate person that I am today.

On March 29, 2001, in a State-run group home, David was forcibly made to shower because he soiled himself. The woman charged with taking care of him, had him held down in the shower area by another staff member, as she then hosed him down with scalding hot water until this mute man was screaming in pain, but she kept going. He had been scalded on over 40% percent of his body with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. His genitals were burnt off. He went into immediate shock, yet 911 was not called for hours. He ultimately succumbed to his injuries 2 weeks later, on April 12, 2001.

18 years later, the woman who killed him, whose name we still aren't sure of, who after the ‘incident’ was still employed by the State of Massachusetts for another 4 years.. For all we know she is still employed by the State. Why? Because she can be. Because there is no list barring her from doing so. She can still work with the disabled. Why? Because you allow it.'

Victims’ families are demanding MA pass ‘Nicky’s Law,’ which would create a registry of abusive caretakers 26 states have already have similar laws.

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