MONROVIA, Aug. 22 -- Golden Touch Health Care LLC has mounted a strong defense of its operations and the involvement of Sekou Dukuly, rejecting what it describes as inaccurate implications contained in an investigation published by MPR News and APM Reports.

The healthcare company issued its response Friday, four days after the August 17 publication, maintaining that it has operated with a commitment to providing stable and long-term care to Minnesotans with significant medical and behavioral health needs.

Golden Touch said the report prompted the company to clarify its position, particularly concerning claims surrounding Dukuly and his relationship with the healthcare organization.

At the center of the company's response is its rejecti...