A former nursing home counselor in Ulster County is accused of sexually abusing patients who suffered from traumatic brain injuries.

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the arrest of 50-year-old Jacky Stanley, of Kingston a former employee of Northeast Center for Special Care, for allegedly sexually abusing two residents of the facility, both of whom suffered from traumatic brain injuries.

Northeast is one of the largest rehabilitation centers in the country specializing in acquired traumatic brain injury. Northeast offers care and rehabilitation to individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries caused by stroke, motor vehicle accidents, falls and other catastrophic events. Stanley was employed as a counselor at Northeast and was responsible for helping new residents acclimate to the Center. Stanley’s duties, as a “Neighborhood Counselor,” included managing the residents’ social environment and ensuring that residents participated in their required programs.

According to the Attorney General’s Office, between September and November 2014, Stanley allegedly used his position to gain access to a resident multiple times and forcibly perform sex acts on him, including oral sex.

In February 2015, Stanley again allegedly used his position to perform oral sex on another resident while the resident slept.

Stanley was suspended and then let go from his position based upon the allegations of sexual abuse.

“Committing sexual abuse against vulnerable New Yorkers is deplorable, and the allegations in this case are incredibly disturbing,” Attorney General Schneiderman stated. “We will not allow individuals to exploit their role as caretakers in order to take advantage of those they are meant to protect. Those who commit acts of sexual abuse will be punished.”

Stanley was charged with two counts of criminal sexual act and five counts of sexual abuse, all felonies. He was remanded to prison with bail set at $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond.

Stanley faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

The Attorney General thanks the Town of Ulster Police Department and the Northeast Center for Special Care for their assistance.

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