MEDIA
Mass Killer’s Psych Sued
UPI Widow sues suspect's psychiatrist Jan. 15, 2013 DENVER, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A woman whose husband was killed in a Colorado massacre has filed a lawsuit accusing a psychiatrist of failing to use "reasonable care" in treating the suspect. James Holmes Chantel Blunk is taking legal action against the University of Colorado, Dr. Lynne Fenton and five other defendants whose names were not mentioned in the suit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Denver, The Denver Post reported. Blunk's husband, Jonathan Blunk, was one of 12 people killed in Aurora, Colo., July 20, when James Holmes, 24, [...]
Psychiatrists in the Courts
Courier Journal Edward 'Dale' Bagshaw's murder trial delayed after defense objects to court-appointed psychiatrist By Charlie White Jan 17, 2013 The murder case against Edward “Dale” Bagshaw was delayed until at least Friday after a last-minute objection by his defense attorney over the possibility of the court-appointed psychiatrist having a conflict of interest. Bagshaw, 47, is accused of using a pocketknife to stab his estranged wife, Kelly Bagshaw, 30, dozens of times inside her car near his Jeffersonville apartment, where she had come to pick up their two young children. The final witness slated to testify before closing arguments Wednesday [...]
Psych’s Patients Asked to Contact the Police
London Free Press Former patients of suspended psychiatrist Stanley Dobrowolski asked to contact police By Jennifer O'Brien January 24, 2013 Psychiatrist - Stanley Dobrowolski London police are asking former patients of suspended psychiatrist Stanley Dobrowolski to contact them after finding disturbing videos of women on his computers. In videos taken between 2007 and 2012, at least seven women are shown undergoing physical examination by Dobrowolski -- who is already facing sexual assault and voyeurism charges related to another former patient -- said London Police Insp. Kevin Heslop. "They were videoed without their knowledge in situations where he conducted [...]
Jury to Start Deliberations in Psych Sex Case Friday
Vancouver Sun Defence wraps up argument in Calgary psychiatrist sex assault trial By Bill Graveland January 21, 2013 CALGARY - The lawyer for a Calgary psychiatrist charged with sexually assaulting several of his patients launched a verbal attack on the main Crown witness during his final arguments Monday. Dr. Aubrey Levin, 74, is charged with assaulting nine of his patients. The allegations came to light in 2010 after one of the patients came forward with secret videos he recorded during court-ordered sessions with the psychiatrist. The videos, played in court last fall, show Levin undoing the man's belt and jeans [...]
BUSTED
Globe and Mail Calgary psychiatrist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients Bill Graveland Jan. 29 2013 Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin After days of deliberation, a jury found a Calgary psychiatrist guilty Monday on three counts of sexual assault against his male patients. Dr. Aubrey Levin stood quietly and without outward emotion as he was found not guilty on two counts and a mistrial was declared on four other counts. Court will reconvene on those matters on March 15 to set a date for a new trial. Sentencing on his three sexual assault charges is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Levin [...]
Sentencing for Psych Today
CBC News Ex-psychiatrist's rabbi calls prison term 'death sentence' Aubrey Levin sexually assaulted 3 male patients in Calgary Jan 30, 2013 Former psychiatrist Aubrey Levin refused to speak to reporters following sentencing arguments Wednesday. (Meghan Grant/CBC) Sentencing arguments concluded late Wednesday afternoon for Aubrey Levin, the former psychiatrist found guilty this week of sexually assaulting three of his male patients. Levin refused to answer any questions asked by reporters outside of the courtroom. The judge will sentence Levin on Thursday at 11 a.m. MT. Levin, 74, who had served in the past as a court-appointed psychiatrist, was originally [...]
Psych Handed Five-Year Sentence
Calgary Herald Calgary psychiatrist handed five-year sentence By Daryl Slade January 31, 2013 Once a prominent forensic psychiatrist tasked with interviewing and writing reports on offenders in custody, Dr. Aubrey Levin is now a convicted sex offender, facing a lengthy prison term. Levin, 74, who was convicted by a jury on Monday of sexually abusing three of his patients, was sentenced on Thursday to five years. “Dr. Levin, your actions in sexually assaulting (RB, GP and WG), constitute horrible violations of the trust that these the patients put in you as their psychiatrist,” Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Donna Shelley [...]
Psych License Revoked – Sex with Patient – Blames Brain Injury
TheDay.com New London, CT State fines East Lyme doctor for lapses in care By Kate Farrish, Conn. Health I-Team Writer 12/20/2012 Excerpt: In other business Tuesday, the board revoked the Connecticut medical license of Dr. Michael Anthony of Shrewsbury, Mass., a psychiatrist who also had an office in Putnam, CT. It took the action based on findings in Massachusetts that Anthony had violated patient confidentiality and had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female patient. Massachusetts officials revoked his license in 2011 after concluding he had acted unprofessionally in treating the woman. Anthony had argued that his judgment was impaired [...]
Psychiatrist caught video-taping patient without her knowledge
Blackburn News Psychiatrist Case Back in Court January 8th, 2013 Psychiatrist - Stanley Dobrowolski The case of a London psychiatrist accused of video-taping a patient without her knowledge returns to court today. Stanley Dobrowolski’s lawyer will appear to receive evidence from the Crown. The 64-year-old psychiatrist is charged with one count of voyeurism and one count of sexual assault. In November, Dobrowolski was released on bail under very strict instructions not to contact the alleged victim nor or any of his former patients and not to write any prescriptions.
Victim of Psych Fights Back
Calgary Herald Witness denies trying to extort psychiatrist By Jason Van Rassel January 8, 2013 Psychiatrist Aubrey Levin Repeated outbursts on the stand earned a contempt-of-court citation for the Crown's main witness against a former Calgary forensic psychiatrist accused of molesting several male patients. The witness, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, became angry when defence lawyer Chris Archer suggested the man secretly recorded Dr. Aubrey Levin fondling his genitals during appointments in an attempt to extort money from him. "You think I liked that?" the man said, adding he did it to prevent Levin from victimizing [...]