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Man charged with rape after alleged assault at Madisonville nursing home, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Aaron Weeks , Bryce West , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The investigation involved speaking with a victim who reported being raped by the suspect, identified as Nicholas Newman.
A man is facing rape charges in Madisonville, Kentucky, after an alleged assault at a local nursing home. Police responded to a report of a sexual assault at Madisonville Manor Nursing Home. The investigation involved speaking with a victim who reported being raped by the suspect, identified as Nicholas Newman.
Another elderly resident also reported being sexually assaulted by Newman. Further details of the incident are available from local news sources, including the events that led to Newman's arrest and the charges he is facing.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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