Hospital nurse accused of groping patients in New York, New Jersey

NBC New York reports that a Brooklyn hospital patient has filed a lawsuit against Brookdale Hospital and nurse Kuriakose Poulose, alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her in December 2025; the lawsuit claims Poulose administered an IV drug that paralyzed the patient before groping her, and further alleges he backdated medical notes to discredit her account. The reporting demonstrates solid investigative journalism: bylined by Chris Glorioso of NBC's I-Team, the article includes specific dates, direct quotes from the patient and her attorney, corroborating documentation (New Jersey Board of Nursing disciplinary action from March 2025), NYPD confirmation of a December 2025 report, and detailed explanation of license status in both states. The independent search results do not directly corroborate this specific case but reveal a broader pattern of health care misconduct cases in New Jersey and surrounding regions, suggesting the allegations fit within documented systemic issues in the healthcare sector. Critical gaps remain: no arrests have been made more than seven months after the alleged incident, Poulose has not responded to the allegations through counsel, and the hospital has invoked the open criminal investigation to avoid disclosing its hiring and vetting procedures—watch for NYPD outcome, potential criminal charges, and whether other patients come forward following the public disclosure.