The judge decided to release the veterinary nurse assistant accused of sexual assault on the patient on bail.

MORRISVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) – A judge granted bail for a nursing assistant accused of sexually assaulting a patient at a Morrisville nursing home.

Paul Williams, 59, of Morrisville, pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 95-year-old woman last week at the Manor nursing home, where he worked as a licensed nursing assistant.

Court documents say the victim had severe dementia and a witness reported Williams after hearing the woman’s call for help and finding her in her bed.

A judge set Williams’ bail at $100,000 on Tuesday.

If convicted, he faces up to 25 years behind bars.

His trial could start in January.

If you suspect someone is being neglected or abused, neglected or exploited, contact local law enforcement. You can also report neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults. To MFRAU or Adult Protective Services at 800-564-1612.

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