Key Takeaways
- Nurse Jadd Sarah faces serious charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an incapacitated patient at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.
- Banner Health stated that Sarah is no longer employed.
- Civil investigations can determine responsibility and potential institutional failures.
- Andreozzi + Foote offers legal support for victims of institutional sexual abuse.
Healthcare professionals are entrusted with safeguarding patients during their most vulnerable moments. In the case of nurse Jadd Gebrial Sarah, that duty was allegedly violated.
Sarah, 48, a nurse working in the emergency department at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, in Tucson, AZ, allegedly sexually assaulted an incapacitated patient while she was receiving treatment for seizures on February 2, 2026. He is now facing serious criminal charges, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Allegations Against Nurse Jadd Sarah
Sarah is facing charges of sexual abuse, vulnerable adult abuse, and aggravated assault.
According to a probable cause statement, on February 2, 2026, a nursing supervisor contacted 911 to report that a patient had been sexually assaulted by a hospital employee.
Police responded to the hospital the next day. Court records state that an adult female patient had been admitted to the emergency room for seizures and was connected to an EEG monitoring system equipped with a camera so medical staff could continuously observe her condition.
Police allege that the patient “was incapacitated by both her seizures and different medications.” While she was in this vulnerable state, Sarah was seen on camera entering her room, allegedly “under the pretense of preparing her for an MRI scan.” (KVOA)
Court documents state that hospital video footage shows Sarah removing the patient’s clothing and then deliberately fondling her. Investigators allege that he continued to sexually abuse the patient even as she appeared “to start to have a seizure.” According to the statement of probable cause, “During the sexual abuse, [the patient] appeared to have no ability to resist Sarah as she is in a seizure and is in a vulnerable state.”
“The patient was able to partially communicate with officers to tell them that Sarah did touch and pinch her.” (KGUN9)
“She had trouble speaking, however, she did seem to know something had happened to her,” the statement read. DNA evidence was collected from the victim as part of the investigation.
According to police, Sarah was later found and interviewed. After being advised of his rights, he admitted to inappropriate contact with the patient.
“Sarah advised that he screwed up and he did not know why he did it and that it has never happened before,” court documents state.
Sarah is currently being held on a $50,000 bond. His next court date is set for February 13, 2026.
Banner Health’s Response
Following the arrest, Banner Health released a statement saying that the incident was immediately reported to law enforcement and that Sarah is no longer employed by them.
They released this statement to the media:
“At Banner Health, we hold ourselves and every one of our team members to the highest standards of conduct and professionalism. Immediately upon learning of an incident that occurred at one of our facilities, we contacted law enforcement. The individual involved in the incident is no longer employed by Banner Health. We remain committed to ensuring a safe environment for every patient in our care.”
Nursing License Information
As of this writing, public licensing records show that Jadd Gebrial Sarah holds an active, unencumbered, multistate registered nurse (RN) license in Arizona, originally issued on October 21, 2021, and set to expire on April 1, 2026.
Licensing matters are handled separately from criminal proceedings. Any potential discipline by the Arizona Board of Nursing would be determined through an independent regulatory process, separate from the court case.
Institutional Responsibility and Civil Accountability
Taking advantage of a patient who is incapacitated, sedated, or actively experiencing a medical emergency is a particularly egregious breach of trust. Patients admitted to the emergency room may be disoriented, medicated, or physically unable to protect themselves. They rely entirely on medical professionals for care and safety.
When abuse is alleged under these kinds of circumstances, it is not just a criminal matter. It is a profound violation of the ethical and legal duties that underpin modern healthcare.
Criminal proceedings are designed to address individual wrongdoing. They do not always examine whether institutional failures created conditions that enabled abuse.
Cases involving incapacitated patients raise urgent concerns about oversight, supervision, and patient-safety protocols, particularly in settings where individuals are sedated, disoriented, or physically unable to protect themselves.
Civil investigations may examine whether a hospital missed red flags during hiring, allowed unsupervised access to vulnerable patients, failed to adequately monitor staff interactions, or lacked effective reporting procedures.
Hospitals have a legal and ethical duty to protect patients.
Civil accountability can help uncover systemic failures, drive meaningful reform, and reduce the risk of future harm.
How Andreozzi and Foote Can Help
If you believe you were harmed by Jadd Gebrial Sarah or by another nurse or medical professional entrusted with your care, you may have a civil case against the institution that failed to prevent the abuse from happening.
Andreozzi + Foote represents survivors of sexual abuse in civil cases in Arizona and nationwide. Our team approaches every case with compassion and a commitment to uncovering the truth. We work to uncover institutional failures and hold those responsible fully accountable.
Free, confidential consultations are available for individuals seeking to understand their rights and legal options.
Contact us today.
Image sources: Jadd Gebrial Sarah, courtesy of KVOA. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, © Google, via Google Maps.
