Indiana EMT On The Run After Sex Assault Allegations

An Indiana EMT is now a fugative on the run after a patient alleged that he sexually assaulted her last week during an ambulance transportation. Jason Jordan, 27, of Terre Haute is believed to be with his wife. Jordan was fired by his employer, Trans Care Ambulance, after the allegations surfaced.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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