New York:
A 68-year-old Indian-origin major care doctor within the US state of Georgia has been indicted on a number of counts of sexual assault inflicted on 4 of his feminine veteran sufferers throughout routine check-ups over a 12-month interval, the Division of Justice has mentioned.
Rajesh Motibhai Patel who labored on the Veterans Affairs Medical Centre in Decatur, Georgia is accused of violating his sufferers’ constitutional proper to bodily integrity whereas performing beneath color of legislation and for partaking in undesirable sexual contact, it mentioned in a press launch dated Might 4.
“Patel allegedly sexually abused his feminine sufferers between 2019 and 2020 and violated his oath to do no hurt to sufferers beneath his care,” mentioned US Legal professional Ryan Ok Buchanan.
“Veterans and their households count on and deserve the very best high quality of healthcare delivered in a secure and accountable setting,” mentioned Veterans Affairs Inspector Common Michael J Missa.
“Our Veterans have made unimaginable sacrifices for our nation and deserve the very best medical therapy and highest high quality of care,” Buchanan was quoted as saying.
This case is being investigated by the Division of Veterans Affairs, Workplace of Inspector Common, the discharge added.
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