LAWRENCE — A 20-year-old caregiver faces state charges accusing her of hitting and confining two mentally challenged men who were under her care, according to newly released court documents.
Brooke Tiara Shinn of Topeka faces felony charges in Douglas County of mistreatment of a dependent adult, aggravated battery and a misdemeanor criminal restraint charge, The Lawrence Journal-World reported Friday.
A lawyer listed as representing Shinn didn’t immediately return a phone message Friday seeking comment. Shinn has been ...