Following the suicide of a 12-year-old girl at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Spokane, Washington, fifteen nurses were terminated. The girl, Sarah Niyimbona, had been admitted multiple times for suicide attempts and required 24-hour supervision, which the hospital allegedly failed to provide. The lawsuit claims staff allowed Sarah to leave her room undetected, leading to her death after she jumped from a parking garage. The nurses were fired after being investigated for improperly accessing Sarah’s medical records, potentially violating HIPAA.
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Eleven-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza died by suicide on February 8th following months of severe bullying at her school, Gainesville Intermediate, related to her family’s immigration status. The bullying, which included threats of ICE involvement, was known to school officials, who arranged counseling for Carranza but failed to inform her parents. Carranza’s mother, Marbella, is now seeking answers from the school regarding their inaction and lack of communication. This tragic event highlights the devastating consequences of unchecked bullying and the importance of open communication between schools and families.
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Eighteen-year-old Oleksandr Yakushchenko, a Ukrainian orphan deported to Russia, died by suicide in Krasnodar Krai. His foster family reported finding his body, offering little explanation for the act. Friends and a former orphanage mate allege the foster family mistreated Yakushchenko, including confiscating his documents, hindering his potential return to Ukraine. This tragic event highlights the plight of Ukrainian children forcibly displaced and the potential consequences of their treatment in Russia.
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John Q. Hosedrinker