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Article: Death of 48-pound US disabled woman cues probe
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- November 26, 2008
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Prosecutors and a state agency are investigating the death of a 28-year-old woman who had dwindled to 48 pounds (22 kilograms) in a New Jersey-licensed home for developmentally disabled adults, officials said Tuesday.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities caseworker responsible for keeping tabs on the woman has been suspended, the home's license has been revoked and state workers are checking on the well-being of all 1,255 residents of similar homes, the officials said.
"This death is unacceptable on many levels, and we're doing all we can to scrutinize every aspect and prevent tragedies such as this from occurring again," said Jennifer Velez, the state ...