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Home health care nurse accused of beating elderly disabled vet

<p>Police say Areatha Pickens, a licensed practical nurse, punched the 83-year-old Korean War veteran several times in his Coram home last week. </p>

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Home health care nurse accused of beating elderly disabled vet

<p>Police say Areatha Pickens, a licensed practical nurse, punched the 83-year-old Korean War veteran several times in his Coram home last week. </p>

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<p>Police say Areatha Pickens, a licensed practical nurse, punched the 83-year-old Korean War veteran several times in his Coram home last week. </p>