Nurse accused of choking child patient at Austin mental health facility, affidavit says

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AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin nurse is accused of choking and assaulting a 10‑year‑old patient at a mental health facility earlier this year, according to a newly filed arrest affidavit.

Shanay Michelle Meekins, 40, is charged with first‑degree felony injury to a child involving serious bodily injury or mental impairment in connection to the incident on Feb. 11 at Cross Creek Hospital in northeast Austin…

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