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Originally published October 7, 2008 at 7:35 AM | Page modified October 7, 2008 at 7:35 AM

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Western State Hospital worker charged with rape

An employee at Western State Hospital pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges in Tacoma and was released on $50,000 bail.

TACOMA, Wash. —

An employee at Western State Hospital pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges in Tacoma and was released on $50,000 bail.

The charges filed last week against 51-year-old Ronald Maurice Roberts involve three women - two patients and a former colleague - at the state mental hospital in Lakewood.

The hospital has placed him on paid leave from his job as a mental health technician who helps nurses.

The Tacoma News Tribune reports Roberts has worked at the hospital for 11 years. A spokeswoman, Kris Flowers, says the allegations against Roberts were quickly turned over to police.

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Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com

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