NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade
Attorney demands release of Jackson Memorial Hospital attack footage as new victim audio emerges
An attorney representing a nurse attacked at Jackson Memorial Hospital is suing the hospital and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to obtain surveillance and bodycam footage of the incident. The legal action follows the release of audio recordings detailing injuries sustained by a second staff member during the same attack by a patient, Rubin Wenyou. Prosecutors previously dropped charges against the suspect but announced plans to reopen the case following public attention.
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The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding staff safety protocols and the transparency of security footage at Jackson Memorial Hospital, impacting hospital employees and the status of criminal proceedings against the accused.
Key Facts
- An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Memorial Hospital and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office to obtain surveillance and bodycam footage of an attack on staff.
- Newly obtained audio reveals Tisa Wolf, a patient finance staffer, was punched in the arm and shoulder during the same incident involving nurse Yanira Eguileor.
- Criminal charges against the suspect, Rubin Wenyou, were initially dropped because prosecutors could not contact the victims.
- The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office announced it would reopen the case against Wenyou following media coverage.
- Jackson Memorial Hospital reports having four public safety specialists in the ER 24/7 and two off-duty deputies on campus.
- Senator Barbara Sharief stated that current security staffing levels are ineffective due to the positioning of personnel.
- The hospital and the Sheriff’s Office have declined to comment on the matter due to active litigation.
Who's Mentioned
personTisa Wolf“Patient finance staffer and second victim identified in audio”other35“Years of experience cited by Senator Sharief”organizationJackson Memorial Hospital“Hospital where the incident occurred”personRubin Wenyou“Suspect accused of attacking hospital staff”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency involved in the lawsuit”organizationMiami-Dade State Attorney’s Office“Prosecutorial office reopening the case”personBarbara Sharief“Democratic State Senator for District 35”personYanira Eguileor“Registered nurse and victim of the attack”personMichael Pizzi“Attorney representing Yanira Eguileor”