Lady Justice
Omubo Micah, a 55-year-old caregiver from Perry Hall, Maryland, was found guilty of assaulting a resident at a housing facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The assault took place at Creative Options, Inc., a facility located on Eastern Parkway in Baltimore, Maryland.
On December 16, 2024, a jury convicted Micah of second-degree assault. Judge Yolanda Tanner of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City was sentenced to five years in prison, which was suspended in favor of four years of supervised probation. As part of his probation, Micah will be required to complete an anger management program and is prohibited from providing direct care to vulnerable adults. He is also banned from working for any healthcare provider receiving state or federal funding.
A Disturbing Incident
The assault took place earlier this year, in April 2024, when a neighbor reviewed security footage from a camera mounted on her home. The video showed the victim, a man with intellectual disabilities, emerging from the side door of his residence. He was seen tossing a small object, later identified as a chicken bone, over the fence into the neighbor’s yard. As the victim moved, Micah, his caregiver, approached from behind, grabbed him by the shirt, and forcefully threw him inside the building.
The footage continued to show Micah striking the victim in the head and throwing additional punches as the victim retreated out of the camera’s view.
This disturbing video prompted an immediate investigation, and the footage was crucial in securing Micah’s conviction.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown condemned the assault, emphasizing the vulnerability of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who rely on caregivers for daily assistance. “People with intellectual disabilities are some of the most vulnerable residents of our state,” said Brown. “They rely on their caregivers for help to complete essential, daily tasks. They deserve to feel safe and supported by their caregivers, not fear them.”
Brown further emphasized that violence against any Marylander, particularly those in marginalized communities, would not be tolerated. “Violence against any Marylander – especially members of marginalized communities – will not be tolerated,” he stated.
In addition to the sentence, Micah is now barred from future employment in healthcare settings that receive state or federal funding. His probation includes the condition that he will be monitored and required to attend anger management counseling to address the behavior that led to the assault.
