‘Indians are bad’: Florida man accused of breaking ‘essentially every bone’ in Indian-origin nurse’s face, made racist remarks after assault

Stephen Scantlebury is accused of violently assaulting nurse Leelamma Lal at a Palm Beach County hospital. He remains behind bars awaiting trial on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement. The attack has led to calls for better protections for healthcare workers. Lal is still recovering from severe injuries.

‘Indians are bad’: Florida man accused of breaking ‘essentially every bone’ in Indian-origin nurse’s face, made racist remarks after assault
Stephen Scantlebury is accused of violently assaulting nurse Leelamma Lal at a Palm Beach County hospital. He remains behind bars awaiting trial on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement. The attack has led to calls for better protections for healthcare workers. Lal is still recovering from severe injuries.