California Prison Gynecologist Accused of Years of Sexual Abuse in New Lawsuit

Six women file a class-action lawsuit alleging Dr. Scott Lee subjected incarcerated patients to invasive and abusive gynecological practices while prison officials failed to act.

• Dr. Scott Lee, a gynecologist at the California Institution for Women, is accused of sexually abusing patients from 2016 to 2023, according to a federal lawsuit filed by six women.
• The lawsuit alleges Lee performed coerced and invasive procedures, made inappropriate sexual comments, and retaliated against patients who complained about his behavior.
• Prison officials reportedly ignored multiple complaints about Lee's conduct, allowing him to continue treating patients despite warnings and prior allegations of abuse.
• The case highlights broader systemic issues of sexual abuse in California's women's prisons, with recent investigations and lawsuits targeting similar misconduct by prison staff.
• The allegations surfaced after incarcerated women organized to share their experiences, culminating in a class-action lawsuit representing potentially hundreds of victims.

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