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Doctor who Admitted 'Unprofessional' Behaviour Faces Fresh Action By Medical Council
A doctor who was censured by the Medical Council and who fell off the medical register for several years faces fresh allegations that he failed to inform a new employer of conditions attached to his registration.
5 days ago


Prominent Surgeon Accused of Raping Woman at Gunpoint in his NYC Apartment
A prominent surgeon and professor allegedly raped a woman at gunpoint at his Manhattan apartment after the victim had come to him for career advice, according to prosecutors.
Dr. Maurizio Miglietta; currently a professor of surgery at Touro College — was accused of first-degree rape and attempted rape. He was arraigned in state supreme court Tuesday afternoon.
Oct 15


Oakland County Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing, Videotaping Patients
The Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years pleaded no contest to his charges.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of sexual abuse and hiding cameras in the changing rooms of his patients. Victims were allegedly videotaped at several hospitals.
Oct 10


UK Review Suggests Doctor Sexual Misconduct Hearings Are Too Lenient
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) stands accused of failing victims and compounding their trauma. The criticism is based on the outcomes of 46 cases with offences including harassment, rape, and assaults of patients, colleagues and children.
Sep 19


Former Doctor Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of Pediatric Patients
Lebanon doctor Samuel Rashid was found guilty of sexual assault of pediatric patients between 1999 and 2001.
Sep 17


Surgeon's Workplace Sexual Behaviour 'Went Unchallenged'
A heart surgeon who sexually assaulted five female staff members working on his department has been described as "arrogant and crude".
Sep 16


Doctor Allegedly Rapes Woman in ICU
Police arrested the doctor, identified as for allegedly raping the 24-year-old woman in ICU.
Sep 14


A Dozen Women Complain About Doctor Accused of Performing 'Sexually Motivated' Checks
At least 14 women have come forward to accuse a former Brisbane doctor of inappropriate touching or carrying out unnecessary pap smears and breast checks, with the health regulator alleging his actions in several cases were "sexually motivated".
Sep 12


Medical Board Lets Three Doctors with History of Sexual Misconduct Stay Licensed
Medical board lets 3 doctors with history of sexual misconduct stay licensed
One physician exposed himself, asked patient to have sex
Sep 9


Doctor Arrested in Louisiana Child Sex Crimes Investigation
A Mississippi Coast doctor arrested in Louisiana is charged with felonious indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor
Sep 8


Doctor Arrested for asking a 'Mom' to Have Sexual Relations with her 5-Year-Old
William J. Murdoch, a family practice doctor, was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Service following an undercover child exploitation investigation led by police in Florida, the Port St. Lucie Police Department announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Sep 6


Doctor Struck Off Medical Register After Sexual Misconduct With Patient
A doctor practicing in Australia has been struck off the medical register after being found guilty of having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient.
Sep 6


Government Reaches $18M Settlement with Victims Abused by Indian Health Service Doctor
The federal government recently finalized an $18 million settlement with a group of 12 people who were abused by an Indian Health Service doctor in Montana and South Dakota.
Sep 3


Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing a Toddler
According to police, the department got a cyber tip that someone uploaded child sex abuse material to Facebook from a local address in Oconto Falls. The criminal complaint stated that an Oconto Falls Police detective reviewed the content and recognized Dr. Cupino in one of the images.
Aug 30


Podiatrist Accused of Sexually Abusing Homeless Woman
A podiatrist has been accused of sexually abusing a homeless patient whom he paid to help clean his office.
Aug 28


A&E doctor who had relationship with female patient is suspended
A doctor has been sanctioned over “sexually motivated misconduct” involving a woman patient.
A tribunal found A&E medic Matthew Young’s behaviour was “opportunistic” rather than “predatory”.
Aug 18


Radio Interview – Aired 15.08.2025
Adrienne Reilly, CEO of Dignity4Patients, joined Ken Murray on The Agenda to share the latest update on the campaign for a public inquiry into the abuse perpetrated by former surgeon Michael Shine.
Aug 15


5 new lawsuits filed over alleged sexual abuse by doctor
Five new lawsuits were issued against Providence Health & Services, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, and Kadlec Clinic – Associated Physicians for Women due to the medical centers’ alleged failure to protect their patients from suspected sexual abuse
Aug 13


Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault
Investigators with the York Regional Police have charged a doctor with two counts of Sexual Assault following incidents at a medical clinic in the City of Markham
Jul 28


Sex crime survivors slam ‘sweetheart deal' for serial rapist doctor
A group of sex crime survivors says Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz went too easy on a serial rapist doctor who has pleaded guilty to recording video as he sexually abused or assaulted multiple unconscious women.
Jul 25
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