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10-31-2007, 09:03 PM
TEANECK, N.J. - A Teaneck hospital lab technician has been jailed after being accused of sexually abusing the corpse of a 92-year-old woman, authorities say.
Authorities said a security guard allegedly saw Anthony Merino, 24, of Manhattan, engaging in sexual activity with the body in the Holy Name Hospital morgue on Sunday.
Bergen County officials charged Merino with desecrating human remains, which is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison.
A judge set bail at $400,000 and required Merino to undergo a psychological exam.
Merino, who had only worked at Holy Name as a per diem employee for 14 days, was immediately fired, the hospital said in a statement. The woman's next of kin also were informed after his arrest.
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Authorities said a security guard allegedly saw Anthony Merino, 24, of Manhattan, engaging in sexual activity with the body in the Holy Name Hospital morgue on Sunday.
Bergen County officials charged Merino with desecrating human remains, which is punishable by up to 10 years in state prison.
A judge set bail at $400,000 and required Merino to undergo a psychological exam.
Merino, who had only worked at Holy Name as a per diem employee for 14 days, was immediately fired, the hospital said in a statement. The woman's next of kin also were informed after his arrest.
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