Defendant physician was convicted, after jury trial, of 2 counts of criminal sexual assault of his female patient, and sentenced to 13 years. Court within its discretion in allowing other-crimes evidence, in allowing testimony of 2 other patients as to incidents of sexual misconduct by physician against them in later years. Although acts of sexual misconduct varied, in all situations, Defendant took advantage of female patients, with whome he had a doctor-patient relationship, in his examination rooms. Similarities are sufficient to support admissibility of other-crimes evidence. Court followed procedure and ruled sealed medical records of victim did not violate Defendant's right of cross-examination and right to due process.(GORDON and BURKE, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Sexual Assault