Caregiver Accused of Gagging Vulnerable Resident | Phoenix News

A Phoenix caregiver, Mark Sampson, faces serious charges after allegedly gagging a non-verbal man with cerebral palsy using a washcloth and socks — a crime now classified as a Class 2 felony. The incident, occurring last March, left the victim terrified, with visible injuries and compromised breathing, though no life-threatening harm was found. Sampson, who worked for the city and is on administrative leave, denies the allegations, calling it a setup. The case, handled by the Attorney General’s office, has drawn national attention due to the victim’s extreme vulnerability and the caregiver’s supposed responsibility to protect him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4857eb7971d72f6