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VA Secretary Collins says aide who allegedly beat disabled veteran to be fired
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to reports from KTXS, ABC 12, Abilene News.
An aide employed by the Veterans Affairs department is facing termination. This action comes after the aide was allegedly involved in an incident where a disabled veteran was beaten. The decision to fire the aide was announced by Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.
Further details about the incident and the aide's employment status can be found through local news sources. For more information on this developing story, readers can refer to reports from KTXS, ABC 12, Abilene News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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