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A former Boston Children’s Hospital nurse, John Tam, now faces three new alleged victims in a shocking case of medical abuse, with prosecutors warning more victims may yet come forward. Tam, 33, pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance — but barred from healthcare work or unsupervised contact with children. Alleged incidents include targeting vulnerable teenage patients recovering from surgery and an adult at UMass Memorial, often when they were unconscious or drowsy from anesthesia. One teen reportedly begged Tam to stop touching him; another assault allegedly occurred in a hospital bathroom. His defense claims the current charges are politically motivated, citing a prior deadlocked jury. Tam has worked at multiple hospitals, including Beth Israel Deaconess and UMass Worcester. The DA is urging anyone with suspicions to come forward — and a trial is set for April 2027.

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