Episode
Nurse Accused of Targeting Teen Patients
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 100
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Summary
A Gold Coast mental health nurse, Derek George Jackson, faces 12 serious charges including sexual assault and stalking of teenage patients, allegedly over a three-year period. Police say he targeted six girls receiving treatment for eating disorders, showing sexual interest in their feet and spending time in their rooms without medical justification. Evidence includes phone data and internet searches. Prosecutors call it a sustained pattern of abuse, while victims describe his behavior as “disgusting, weird and creepy.” The case has triggered a major review of Queensland’s youth mental health system after the suicide of one alleged victim and the death of another in a traffic accident. Jackson was arrested at Brisbane Airport trying to flee to China with a one-way ticket, and bail was denied due to risk of flight and possession of two passports. He’ll remain in custody until July 14, where he plans to fight every charge. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5edeaba909180e77