A nurse in Danvers, Massachusetts, is facing more than 30 counts of abuse after allegedly assaulting a patient who could not speak for herself.

Prosecutors say Cynthia Beck was caught on camera striking a 27-year-old woman who is blind and has cerebral palsy.

"These events have been devastating to my family," the victim's father told NBC10 Boston. "It's impacted all facets of our lives — the relationship was so deep."

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He asked to remain anonymous, but said his daughter deserves justice. The family expressed frustration over delays in the case but remains hopeful.

"We're frustrated by the delay, but we understand that we'll work through the judicial process," he said. "I think everything will come out next time on

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