Former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps receives 11-year sentence for sexual abuse.

Former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted of five sex-related charges involving former patients. Heaps was accused of multiple incidents of abuse against patients over the years he practiced on campus. He was affiliated with UCLA for 35 years and treated thousands of patients. More than 500 lawsuits were filed against Heaps and UCLA, accusing the school of failing to protect patients after becoming aware of the misconduct.