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Dentist Faces Felony for Child Abuse Cover-Up
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Chandler Dentist Indicted for Failing to Report Child Abuse: A Mesa Dental Assistant Pleads Guilty
A Chandler dentist, Walter Villanueva, faces a class six felony charge for not reporting child abuse at his practice. A six-year-old girl accused his dental assistant, Deion Alexander Garcia, of misconduct during an exam in September 2022. Villanueva, as a mandated reporter, failed to notify authorities, leading to lawsuits and Garcias guilty plea. The case underscores the importance of healthcare professionals acting swiftly on child safety reports.
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