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Batavia Chiropractor Jailed on Child Pornography Charges; Prosecutors Say He Secretly Recorded More Than 180 Patients

Authorities are seeking additional victims through a dedicated hotline ahead of a Nov. 10 court hearing.

Overview

  • David Hanson, 43, owner of Hanson Family Chiropractic, was arrested after Nov. 5 searches of his Batavia home and clinic at 1928 W. Wilson Street.
  • He faces five counts of producing child pornography, three of disseminating, six of possessing, and three counts of unauthorized video recording of a minor.
  • Prosecutors say hidden cameras captured mostly female patients, from young children to adults, with many videos taken in a red-light therapy room.
  • Officials say he also possessed and shared child sexual abuse material unrelated to his practice, and a judge ordered him detained pending trial.
  • The investigation involves Batavia police and the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Child Exploitation Unit, with an ESD K9 helping locate devices; tips are requested at 630-444-3322 or [email protected].