Suburban dental hygienist faces 17 new charges over hidden cameras in employee bathroom

Armani Alexander | Cook County Sheriff

A dental hygienist who was employed at Aspen Dental Clinic in Crestwood, is facing 17 new charges of unauthorized video recording for allegedly placing cameras in the employee bathroom.

Armani Alexander, 26, appeared in court on Friday.

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In December of 2020, a law firm filed lawsuits on behalf of victims who say they were secretly videotaped by hidden cameras that were located in an employee bathroom.

The lawsuits seek monetary damages because of the "negligent actions of Aspen Dental," the law firm says.

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