CRIMES
Psychiatrist Edwin Hall, Albuquerque Psychiatrist, under investigation, government alleges that 36 patients died while in his “care”
Albuquerque Journal AG probing deaths of 36 patients in doctor’s care By Marie C. Baca September 10, 2018 Psychiatrist Edwin Hall A search warrant served by the New Mexico Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Division alleges that 36 patients died while in the care of an Albuquerque psychiatrist over a six-year period. Edwin B. Hall ran a now-closed practice at 1709 Girard Blvd. NE. He has not been charged with a crime, and the warrant states that investigations into 30 of the 36 deaths are ongoing. Six of the deaths were allegedly the result of overdoses, according to the [...]
Miguel Rivera-Sanabria, Puerto Rico Psychiatrist, Arrested by Feds for health care fraud, identity theft, false statement, attempted distribution of drugs
Department of Justice Doctor Indicted And Arrested For Health Care Fraud U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Puerto Rico FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 24, 2018 SAN JUAN, P.R. - On July 19, 2018, a Federal Grand Jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging Dr. Miguel Rivera-Sanabria with 18 counts of health care fraud, three counts of aggravated identity theft, three counts of false statement relating to health care matters, and eight counts for attempted distribution of controlled substances. The defendant was arrested today, announced Rosa Emilia Rodríguez Vélez, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto [...]
Edward Rossario, Florida Psychiatrist, Sentenced for Sex with Patient
Fort Lauderdale News and Sun Sentinel PSYCHIATRIST SENTENCED FOR SEX WITH PATIENT April 2, 1978 ORLANDO — A Daytona Beach psychiatrist who admitted having sexual affair with a patient was placed on three years probation yesterday by the Florida Board of Medical Examiners, which rejected a recommendation of harsher punishment. Just before board members cast the final vote on his probation. Dr. Edward J. Rossario told them in tear-choked halting English that, "Any decision by the board could not he any more punishment than I have suffered in my heart." The decision ended a four-year ordeal for Rossario, a Cuban [...]
Seamus Ó Flaithbheartaigh, Irish Psychiatrist – Bites Cops – To Be Sentenced Next Month
The Irish Times Psychiatrist who bit gardaí to be sentenced next month Consultant employed by HSE in Limerick had to be restrained before arrest Mar 27, 2013 Psychiatrist Seamus O Flaithbheartaigh A consultant psychiatrist employed by the HSE [Irish health agency] who bit two gardaí [police officers] and a bar worker after he was arrested following a night out socialising in Limerick is to be sentenced next month. Seamus Ó Flaithbheartaigh (51), from Castlemara, Annacotty, who is employed by the HSE in Limerick, had to be restrained before gardaí arrested him on Denmark Street on July 7th last. He [...]
Edward Hallowell, Mass. Psychiatrist, “Expert on ADHD”, charged with grabbing butt
WCVB Edward Hallowell, noted psychiatrist, charged with indecent assault Hallowell a specialist in ADD, ADHD May 11, 2015 Psychiatrist Edward Hallowell WALTHAM, Mass. — A noted specialist in the fields of attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is facing charges related to the alleged groping of a woman. Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, who was in Waltham District Court on Monday for a hearing on the charge of indecent assault, is accused of squeezing the buttocks of a makeup artist last October. Watch NewsCenter 5's report Hallowell, a psychiatrist and instructor at Harvard Medical School, was videotaping an [...]
Lois Farquharson, 88-year-old Psychiatrist Wants out of Prison
PENNLIVE No immediate decision on former Philadelphia psychiatrist's bid for release from prison By Charles Thompson December 06, 2013 Psychiatrist Lois J. Farquharson The State Board of Pardons made no immediate decision Friday on a former Philadelphia psychiatrist's bid for commutation of a life sentence without parole for her role in the 1971 murder of a colleague at the Philadelphia State Hospital. The four-member board instead opted to take Lois J. Farquharson's request "under advisement," essentially giving them more time to review interviews, testimony and arguments presented in the case. Farquharson, now 88 and in frail health, was convicted [...]
Ontario Psychiatrist Stanley Dobrowolski brought shame to his “profession” – Imprisoned for sex assault on 16 people and voyeurism
THE CANADIAN PRESS Public reprimand for Ontario doctor who ‘brought shame to the profession’ through sexual abuse By Diana Mehta January 23, 2017 Psychiatrist - Stanley Dobrowolski TORONTO — Ontario’s medical watchdog has issued a scathing reprimand against a psychiatrist who sexually abused multiple patients over more than a decade, saying the man brought shame to the profession. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario said Dr. Stanley Thomas Dobrowolski caused “deep anguish and lasting harm” to many patients for “selfish and perverse gratification.” Dobrowolski had appeared before the committee four times since 1994 but only had his [...]
Allan Khitab – Psychiatrist arrested again – long history of sexually abusing boys
DurhamRegion.com More sex abuse charges laid against former Cambridge hospital psychiatrist By Record Staff September 29, 2014 Psychiatrist Allan Khitab KITCHENER — A disgraced former Cambridge Memorial Hospital psychiatrist dogged for three decades by accusations of sexual abuse is facing another charge. Allan Khitab, 76, was arrested Friday and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference related to allegations involving one of his patients in the 1990s. The alleged victim is a male who was under the age of 14, police said. Khitab is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 14. In July, he was ordered to stand [...]
Aristide Esser, 82-year-old NY Psychiatrist Faces 20 Years in Prison – Illegally Distributed Drugs
Journal News New City psychiatrist, 82, seeks to avoid prison in drug case By Erik Shilling Nov 26, 2012 His lawyer is asking that an 82-year-old New City psychiatrist who admitted in June to illegally distributing prescription drugs be sentenced to a fine and community service rather than prison time. Aristide Esser faces up to 20 years in federal prison when he is sentenced Dec. 7 by Judge Kenneth M. Karas in U.S. District Court in White Plains. John E. Finnegan, a lawyer for Esser, said in a sentencing memorandum filed Friday that the psychiatrist had a distinguished career before [...]
Ohio Psychiatrist Toni Carman – Prosecutor: “she was writing fake prescriptions”
Fox 8 (Cleveland) I-Team: Doctor Accused of Writing Fake Prescriptions by Jack Shea April 16, 2014 Psychiatrist Toni Carman CLEVELAND, Ohio — A prominent psychiatrist was arraigned Wednesday morning on several drug charges after accusations of writing fake prescriptions. Dr. Toni Carman has offices in Beachwood and Willoughby. She faces charges of aggravated trafficking in drugs, complicity to deception to obtain a dangerous drug, and complicity to possession of drugs. Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Christopher Schroeder, told the Fox 8 I-Team “she was writing fake prescriptions from her office for people with bad names, or for people she knew [...]