Ex-NYC Urologist Darius Paduch Sentenced to Life for Decades of Sexual Abuse

Paduch exploited his position at prestigious hospitals to assault over 300 male patients, including minors, under the guise of medical care.

Darius Paduch, a former urologist, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing male patients, including six minors, over more than a decade.
Paduch used his medical credentials and positions at renowned institutions like Weill Cornell and Northwell Health to gain victims' trust and conceal his actions.
Prosecutors revealed that Paduch's abuse included inappropriate touching, use of sex toys, and coercion during medical exams, often disguised as necessary procedures.
Over 310 victims have come forward, making this one of the largest documented cases of male sexual abuse by a single perpetrator in the U.S.
Victims and their families described lasting psychological trauma, while civil lawsuits aim to hold medical institutions accountable for enabling Paduch's actions.