Stroke victim found tied to bed with dog leash

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'A nursing-care company at the centre of a searing abuse case in which an emaciated 69-year-old stroke victim was found tied to his bed with a dog leash refused yesterday to discuss its role, or even acknowledge it was involved.

"Because of privacy laws in Ontario, I really cannot comment on any specific client or client case," said Lynn Tughan, vice-president of operations for S.R.T. Med-Staff.

At issue is the plight of Thomas "Tony" Butler, rescued from his Richmond Hill apartment in March after his adult daughter, Julie Henderson, discovered him and alerted York Regional Police.
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In sentencing, Mr. Justice Peter Bourque said Ms. Madi had tried to conceal Mr. Shakeri's repeated assaults on Mr. Butler, who stands 6 foot 1 and weighed just 68 pounds when his daughter found him at the apartment he shared with Ms. Madi, also 42.'