Medical practitioner in Munich exploited two of his patients.
Munich, Germany - A doctor in Munich was convicted by the District Court for sexually assaulting two of his patients during consultations.
Details of the Case:The doctor, whose identity has not been disclosed, was put on trial for exploiting his position as a medical practitioner. The alleged assaults occurred in late 2022 with one patient, and in April 2021 with another.
Victim 1: Marie P.One of the victims, identified as Marie P. (58, name changed), testified that she went to the doctor's practice for back problems. According to the prosecution, the doctor demanded that she bend over, and as she did so, he leaned against her body and pressed his clothed genitals against her buttocks. He also allegedly touched her breasts with his hands.
Victim 2: Unnamed womanAccording to the indictment, the other patient was subjected to similar acts of assault. This included being made to undress, and the doctor allegedly touching her breast, pressing against her buttocks when she bent over, and touching her genitals while she was lying on the treatment table.
Defense and Verdict:The doctor denies the allegations and, through his lawyer, demanded acquittal. Despite this, the court convicted the doctor of sexual assault and sentenced him to one year and six months in prison, suspended for three years. He was also ordered to pay a fine of 3000 euros to a charitable organization.
The doctor, despite denying the allegations, was convicted for using his position as a medical practitioner in Munich to sexually assault two patients. This conduct occurred during consultations with Marie P. in late 2022 and with an unnamed woman in April 2021, where he is accused of inappropriate touching and indecent behavior during medical-conditions consultations, intruding upon their health-and-wellness and sexual-health privacy.
