Topline: The suspect told police she lashed out because she was frustrated with how long staff were taking to discharge her.
Published: April 30, 2025 7:30 am ET
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Mykeisha Johnson (via Jefferson County Jail)
LOUISVILLE, KY — A woman accused of violently assaulting a nurse at UofL Hospital over the weekend appeared in court Monday, where prosecutors upgraded the charges against her.
Mykeisha Johnson, 35, was arrested on Saturday, April 26, following an incident in which she allegedly attacked a nurse who walked past her hospital room on the third floor. The nurse was reportedly making routine rounds at the time of the incident.
According to court records obtained by WDRB, Johnson told police she lashed out because she was frustrated with how long staff were taking to discharge her. She said she assaulted “the first person available.”
Surveillance footage cited by police appears to show Johnson choking the nurse, slamming her to the ground, and striking her repeatedly in the face and body.
In court on Monday, prosecutors upgraded a wanton endangerment charge to strangulation. Johnson now faces additional charges, including assault of a health care provider and menacing.
“You never know who you’re going to come in contact with,” said a downtown healthcare worker following the incident.
A judge entered a not guilty plea on Johnson’s behalf and set her bond at $10,000. If released, she will be placed under house arrest.
In a statement to WDRB, a UofL Health spokesperson said, “UofL Health does not tolerate any violence or abuse against its staff, patients, or visitors. LMPD has made an arrest and is handing the investigation. Our employee was treated and released.”
Johnson is scheduled to appear in court again on May 6.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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LOUISVILLE, KY — A woman accused of violently assaulting a nurse at UofL Hospital over the weekend appeared in court Monday, where prosecutors upgraded the charges against her.
Mykeisha Johnson, 35, was arrested on Saturday, April 26, following an incident in which she allegedly attacked a nurse who walked past her hospital room on the third floor. The nurse was reportedly making routine rounds at the time of the incident.
According to court records obtained by WDRB, Johnson told police she lashed out because she was frustrated with how long staff were taking to discharge her. She said she assaulted “the first person available.”
Surveillance footage cited by police appears to show Johnson choking the nurse, slamming her to the ground, and striking her repeatedly in the face and body.
In court on Monday, prosecutors upgraded a wanton endangerment charge to strangulation. Johnson now faces additional charges, including assault of a health care provider and menacing.
“You never know who you’re going to come in contact with,” said a downtown healthcare worker following the incident.
A judge entered a not guilty plea on Johnson’s behalf and set her bond at $10,000. If released, she will be placed under house arrest.
In a statement to WDRB, a UofL Health spokesperson said, “UofL Health does not tolerate any violence or abuse against its staff, patients, or visitors. LMPD has made an arrest and is handing the investigation. Our employee was treated and released.”
Johnson is scheduled to appear in court again on May 6.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: April 30, 2025 7:30 am ET
Mykeisha Johnson (via Jefferson County Jail)
LOUISVILLE, KY — A woman accused of violently assaulting a nurse at UofL Hospital over the weekend appeared in court Monday, where prosecutors upgraded the charges against her.
Mykeisha Johnson, 35, was arrested on Saturday, April 26, following an incident in which she allegedly attacked a nurse who walked past her hospital room on the third floor. The nurse was reportedly making routine rounds at the time of the incident.
According to court records obtained by WDRB, Johnson told police she lashed out because she was frustrated with how long staff were taking to discharge her. She said she assaulted “the first person available.”
Surveillance footage cited by police appears to show Johnson choking the nurse, slamming her to the ground, and striking her repeatedly in the face and body.
In court on Monday, prosecutors upgraded a wanton endangerment charge to strangulation. Johnson now faces additional charges, including assault of a health care provider and menacing.
“You never know who you’re going to come in contact with,” said a downtown healthcare worker following the incident.
A judge entered a not guilty plea on Johnson’s behalf and set her bond at $10,000. If released, she will be placed under house arrest.
In a statement to WDRB, a UofL Health spokesperson said, “UofL Health does not tolerate any violence or abuse against its staff, patients, or visitors. LMPD has made an arrest and is handing the investigation. Our employee was treated and released.”
Johnson is scheduled to appear in court again on May 6.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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