"Police say Galia Smirnova, 95, is charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. A 95-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of an 89-year-old woman inside a Coney Island nursing home. Officers were called to Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on West 29th Street just before 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Nina Kravtsov, 89, with a serious head injury. She died at the hospital early Monday morning."
"Records show the facility has more than 100 complaints since 2021 and is also facing a class action lawsuit over claims of unsafe staffing levels. News 12 reached out to the facility for comment but have not heard back."
Galia Smirnova, 95, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon after 89-year-old resident Nina Kravtsov was found with a serious head injury at Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Coney Island. Officers were called to the facility on West 29th Street just before 10:30 p.m.; upon arrival they found Kravtsov with a serious head injury, and she died at the hospital early Monday morning. The facility has recorded more than 100 complaints since 2021 and faces a class action lawsuit alleging unsafe staffing levels. News 12 reached out to the facility for comment but received no response.
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