NY Nurse Accused of Slamming Baby May Have Charges Dismissed

In a controversial case that has sparked public outcry, a New York neonatal nurse accused of slamming a newborn's face down in a bassinet could see criminal charges against her dismissed today.

Amanda Burke, a 29-year-old nurse who worked in the NICU at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, faced allegations of endangering the welfare of a child after parents captured video footage of the incident last year. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed Burke allegedly mishandling the infant, leading to swift action by hospital authorities who terminated her employment.

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