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Albert Lea, Minn. (AP)

Ex-nursing home aide pleads not guilty to abuse

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A former nursing home worker has pleaded not guilty to sexually humiliating and abusing vulnerable residents at the Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea.

Nineteen-year-old Ashton Larson entered her plea Thursday in Freeborn County District Court. She faces 10 counts. Her trial date has not been set.

Twenty-year-old Brianna Broitzman, who faces similar charges, pleaded not guilty in August. Her trial is set for April.

The women are accused of groping, spanking and spitting on patients at the nursing home in 2008.

Four other aides were charged in juvenile court with not reporting the alleged abuse.

Larson's defense attorney, Evan Larson, said they have not decided whether to seek a change of venue.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)