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Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office expected to reopen case on patient who assaulted nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
A day after a nurse shared her story of being brutally attacked by one of her patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Miami -Dade State Attorney’s Office is now expected to reopen the case against her alleged attacker after dropping the initial charges. Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jacks
Key takeaway Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital, told 7News she was viciously attacked by a rampaging patient at the hospital’s emergency room on May 30.
Why this matters in The Miami
The expected reopening of the case against Rubin Wenyou, the patient who allegedly assaulted a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital, raises questions about the hospital's security measures and the prosecution's handling of the initial case. As a major hospital in Miami, Jackson Memorial's emergency room is a critical hub for the community, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, where residents may rely on the hospital for urgent care. The alleged lack of security during the incident, despite the hospital's claims of having dedicated public safety specialists and off-duty deputies on site, is concerning. The fact that prosecutors were unable to reach the victims, who shared a contact number and address belonging to the hospital, suggests a breakdown in communication. As the case moves forward, it will be important to watch how the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and the hospital address these concerns, and what steps they take to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A day after a nurse shared her story of being brutally attacked by one of her patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is now expected to reopen the case against her alleged attacker after dropping the initial charges. Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jacks
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