Wis. Nurse Had Sex with Patient, Then Made False Sexual Assault Accusation Before Explaining Why She Lied

Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2026-03-04 00:55

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'A Wisconsin nurse who admitted to having sexual intercourse with a patient and then falsely accusing the patient of sexual assault was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Melissa Knutson pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office and obstructing an officer on Feb. 27, the Monroe County District Attorney's Office said in a press release. Following her release from prison, Knutson will be subject to two years of public supervision.

Prosecutors said that while Knutson was working as a nurse assigned to a drug court participant, she "repeatedly" engaged in sexual intercourse with the patient.

The sexual encounters were subsequently reported to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.'

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