Sleep Center Worker Pleads Guilty to Secretly Recording People in Bathrooms

Guilty Plea for Secret Recordings

• 🎯 A former sleep center worker, Sanjay Simma Prasad, pleaded guilty to secretly recording people, including a child, in bathrooms at a Northwell Health facility.
• 📍 The recordings were made at the Northwell Sleep Disorder Center and Stars Rehab Center in Manhasset, Long Island.

Method of Recording

• 📸 Prasad installed a spy camera disguised as a fake smoke detector in the restrooms.
• 🚿 The camera captured individuals using both the showers and toilets.

Legal Proceedings and Sentencing

• ⚖️ Prasad pleaded guilty to unlawful surveillance and evidence tampering.
• 📜 Judge Meyer Burkowitz offered 5 years of probation and sex offender registration, but no jail time, citing Prasad's remorse and program completion.
• ❌ The District Attorney's office had recommended one to three years in prison, arguing the plea deal sends the wrong message.

Victim Impact and Lawsuit

• 💔 Victims expressed extreme disappointment with the lack of jail time, with one stating it has destroyed their faith in humanity.
• 💰 Prosecutors seized over 300 video recordings, but charges could only be brought for five identified victims.
• 🏢 Victims are pursuing a class action lawsuit against both Prasad and Northwell Health.

Employer's Response

• 🚨 Northwell Health fired Simmer Prasad after he was caught watching the videos at work, leading to law enforcement notification.