"Doctor Acquitted of Lewd Behavior Next to Teen on Plane"

Dr. Sudipta Mohanty, 33, was found not guilty after being accused of masturbating next to a 14-year-old girl on a Hawaiian Airlines flight. The judge cleared him of any wrongdoing after a three-day trial, and Mohanty expressed relief that the ordeal was over. The minor had accused him of the lewd act, but Mohanty maintained his innocence, stating that neither he nor his fiancé could understand why the accusations were made. Despite the outcome, prosecutors expressed disappointment and emphasized their commitment to supporting victims, particularly minor children.