A Florida nurse is under criminal investigation after being accused of sexually abusing her underage stepson. Alexis Von Yates, 34, of Ocala, is facing allegations that have shaken both the local community and the healthcare profession.
Authorities claim Yates engaged in sexual acts with her 15-year-old stepson during his visit over the summer of 2024, a case that has raised urgent questions about trust, ethics, and safeguarding in caregiving roles.
Yates was arrested on November 6, 2024, after the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a tip about possible abuse. Investigators say the incidents occurred in July while the teen was staying with her, often while his father was at work.
Following a police investigation prompted by an anonymous report on July 30, officers gathered enough evidence to take Yates into custody. She was released the next day after posting a $10,000 bond, PEOPLE detailed. In December, her attorney entered a not guilty plea.