DeShaun McClean, a 42-year-old mental health aide at a New York facility, was arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl under treatment. This incident is part of a broader case as he is the ninth individual charged in connection with the disturbing circumstances surrounding the girl, who went missing in December before being located on a boat. Prosecutors allege the abuse occurred between January 9th and 28th, with evidence supporting the claims, which reveal a systemic failure at care facilities.
The appalling conduct by the mental health specialist aide, of Deer Park, took place between Jan. 9 and Jan. 28, Suffolk County prosecutors reportedly alleged.
Video surveillance recovered at the facility supported the allegations against McClean and the girl was interviewed by authorities on Saturday, court records show.
Emmarae Gervasi, vanished on Dec. 9 from her Patchogue home before she was found last month on a docked boat at a marina in Islip.
The owner of the boat, Francis Buckheit, was arrested the same day the girl was found on charges of kidnapping, rape and endangering the welfare of a child.
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