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crime2 years ago

Ex-UCLA gynecologist James Heaps sentenced to 11 years for sexual abuse

Dr. James Heaps, a former obstetrician-gynecologist at UCLA, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually abusing female patients over the course of a 35-year career. He was convicted of three counts of sexual battery by fraud and two counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person. Heaps, who denied the charges, will appeal the sentence. The case has cost UCLA about $700 million in settlements to over 200 women who alleged sexual misconduct.

crime2 years ago

Ex-UCLA gynecologist James Heaps sentenced to 11 years for sexual abuse

UCLA gynecologist James Heaps has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually abusing patients. He was convicted last year of three counts of sexual battery by fraud and two counts of sexual penetration of two patients. Heaps will also be required to register as a sex offender. Hundreds of his victims sued UCLA for allegedly ignoring their complaints and stifling rumors of Heaps’ abuse. The university ultimately shelled out nearly $700 million to over 300 victims.

crime2 years ago

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.