During the past decade there have been many major scandals involving doctors who have molested both male and female patients at colleges and universities at the University of Southern California ( Dr. Tyndall) , UCLA ( Dr. Heaps), University of Michigan ( Dr. Anderson), Ohio State University ( Dr. Strauss), and at Columbia University ( Dr. Hadden).
There are also major cases ongoing that involve doctors who have molested hundreds of children in clinics in Oregon- Dr. David Brian Farley, and in Pennsylvania- Dr. Johnnie Barto.
The Roman Catholic Church, the military, the Boy Scouts, colleges and universities. They have all withered under the spotlight of sexual misconduct scandals and promised that abuse will no longer be swept under the rug.
The medical profession, however, has never taken on sexual misconduct as a significant priority. And layer upon layer of secrecy makes it nearly impossible for the public, or even the medical community itself, to know the extent of physician sexual abuse.
In a national investigation, the Justice in America Network TV Series staff examined documents that described disturbing acts of physician sexual abuse in every state.
Rapes by OB/GYNs, seductions by psychiatrists, fondling by anesthesiologists and ophthalmologists, and molestations by pediatricians and radiologists.
Some doctors were disciplined over a single episode of sexual misconduct. A few physicians — with hundreds of victims — are among the nation’s worst sex offenders.
But the toll can’t be measured by numbers alone. For patients, the violations can be life-altering. The betrayal even pushed some to suicide.
How do doctors get away with exploiting patients for years?
Because some victims say nothing. Intimidated, confused or embarrassed, they fear that no one will take their word over a doctor’s. Colleagues and nurses stay silent.
Hospitals and health care organizations brush off accusations or quietly push doctors out, the investigation found, without reporting them to police or licensing agencies.
Society condemns sexual misconduct by most citizens and demands punishment.
But when a physician is the perpetrator, the nation often looks the other way.
Physician-dominated medical boards gave offenders second chances. Prosecutors dismissed or reduced charges, so doctors could keep practicing and stay off sex offender registries. Communities rallied around them.
The medical profession has never taken on sexual misconduct as a significant priority.
Over and over again, records show, predatory physicians took advantage of a doctor’s special privilege — the daily practice of asking trusting people to disrobe in a private room and permit themselves to be touched.
Sexual contact between a doctor and a patient, even if ostensibly consensual, is strictly forbidden. In ethical terms, it’s a never event. In a legal sense, it can be a crime. Physicians know it’s a line that can’t be crossed — it’s a prohibition as old as the Hippocratic oath.
Only 11 states have a law requiring medical authorities to report to police or prosecutors when they suspect a sexual crime has been committed against an adult.
“Secrecy is the enemy, and that enemy is at work today when it comes to abusive doctors”. It takes dedicated and very experienced lawyers like Manly, Stewart and Finaldi to hold them accountable and obtain compensation for their victims.
They will discuss
A broken system that forgives sexually abusive doctors in every state.
Why a national tracking system doesn’t show the extent of physician sexual misconduct.
Why sexual misconduct is difficult to uncover
How Predatory Physicians Get Away With Their Crimes …
What constitutes a sexual assault?
How often do medical professionals commit acts of sexual assault against patients
Who is liable if you are sexually assaulted by a doctor?
What should I do if I was sexually assaulted by a doctor?
And other relevant and important issues
In this Insider Exclusive, “Justice in America” Network TV Special, “JUSTICE IN AMERICA – America’s Predator Doctors Crisis”, our news team is on location with John Manly, founder and partner at Manly, Stewart and Finaldi, and Morgan Stewart, Partner, and Courtney Thom, Partner, as well as some of their clients to discuss these issues.
Manly, Stewart and Finaldi is the nation’s leading firm representing patients sexually abused by doctors.
They have recovered nearly $2.5 Billion in compensation for patients since 2018. They have served or are serving as lead counsel in these cases.
Dr. Larry Nassar ($ 880 million combined settlements against MSU, USAG and USOPC)
Dr. George Tyndall ($852 million settlement against USC)
Dr. Robert Anderson ($490 million settlement against University of Michigan)
Dr. James Heaps ($246.3 million settlement against UCLA)
Dr. David Farley, West Linn Oregon (In litigation, 100+ clients)
Dr. Johnnie Barto, Johnstown PA (In litigation , 100+ clients)
Dr. William Thompson (In litigation, 100 clients) A new case involves an LGBTQ doctor in Newport Beach, California who is accused of molesting more than 100 gay men
Dozens of officials at USAG, USOC, and MSU resigned under pressure or were fired. Some faced criminal charges, though few were convicted. The scandal led to the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and the Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017, which directed the creation of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
In 2018, MSU agreed to pay $500 million to settle lawsuits accusing university leaders, including its president and athletic director, of enabling Nassar’s abuse.
In 2021, the USOPC and USAG settled lawsuits brought by more than 500 athletes for $380 million.
You can contact Manly Stewart Finaldi @ https://www.manlystewart.com/ (855) 619-7312