Sexual Assault against Patients Lands Doctor in Jail
A 44-year-old doctor in Rowland Heights has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting his patients during office visits, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reports. Dr. Wazir Nadir Ali was reportedly booked on five counts of penetration with a foreign object and one count of sexual battery under false pretenses, according to Whittier police reports.
Police arrested the doctor after a 20-year-old woman told officials that he sexually assaulted her under the pretext of physically examining her. A similar allegation came from a 53-year-old woman. Both incidents allegedly occurred during medical appointments in 2005 and 2007 at a Bright Medical Associates facility on Whittier Boulevard in the city of Whittier where Ali had his practice.
This doctor has not yet been found guilty of the allegations. But he resigned from the hospital as soon as the allegations surfaced. According to the report, Ali’s medical license has also been suspended and he runs the risk of losing it permanently. This case is a great example of how your life could change if you face California sex crime allegations. Not only is your reputation tarnished – whether you are convicted or not – you also risk losing your job and your livelihood.
If you are facing sex crime charges in California, your best bet is to retain the services of an experienced California sex crime defense lawyer who will listen to your side of the story and independently investigate your case. Our Southern California Criminal Defense attorneys have extensive experience with sex crime cases and can help you fight the charges. Call us today to schedule your free consultation.
