- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Fredericksburg Today
By the People, for the People
Former Hospital Worker Accused of Sexually Assaulting 3 Elderly Patients
The 29-year-old suspect allegedly targeted vulnerable patients recovering from surgery and a stroke at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:33pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A 29-year-old former hospital employee in Fredericksburg, Virginia has been accused of sexually assaulting three elderly female patients, all over the age of 75, while they were recovering from various medical procedures at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. The suspect, Adam Hall, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and is currently being held in jail, with his trial scheduled for July.
Why it matters
The allegations against Hall highlight the vulnerability of elderly patients in healthcare settings and the need for rigorous screening, training, and oversight of hospital staff to protect patients from abuse. The case also raises questions about the hospital's response, as Hall was allowed to remain employed despite two prior allegations of sexual assault.
The details
According to court documents, Hall is accused of sexually assaulting three elderly patients between January 2025 and October 2025. One victim was recovering from surgery and restricted to a stretcher, another was recovering from hip surgery, and the third was recovering from a stroke. The victims reported that Hall touched their breasts and genitals without consent. Despite the first two allegations, Hall remained employed at the hospital as a nurse tech until the third assault occurred in late October 2025.
- In January 2025, Hall allegedly assaulted a patient recovering from surgery.
- In September 2025, Hall allegedly assaulted a patient recovering from a broken hip.
- In late October 2025, Hall allegedly assaulted a patient recovering from a stroke.
- By December 2025, Hall was no longer an employee of the hospital.
The players
Adam Hall
A 29-year-old former employee of Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center who is accused of sexually assaulting three elderly female patients.
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
A hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia that is part of the HCA Virginia healthcare system.
What’s next
Hall is set to stand trial in July on the three charges of aggravated sexual battery.
The takeaway
This case highlights the critical need for hospitals to have robust screening, training, and oversight procedures in place to protect vulnerable patients, especially the elderly, from abuse by staff members. The hospital's response in allowing the suspect to remain employed despite prior allegations also raises serious concerns that must be addressed to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
