Munich Doctor Accused of Assaulting Sedated Patients Faces Trial

The gastroenterologist is charged with 19 counts of sexual assault and rape allegedly committed during medical procedures between 2017 and 2021.

A 52-year-old Munich gastroenterologist is accused of sexually assaulting sedated female patients during colonoscopies in 19 separate cases.
Prosecutors allege the doctor performed non-consensual acts, including vaginal penetration, under the guise of medical procedures while the patients were unconscious.
The accused denies all charges, with his defense claiming a conspiracy involving former employees and a colleague to remove him from the medical practice.
The alleged incidents occurred over a four-year period, with some former staff testifying that they witnessed suspicious actions but did not report them at the time.
The trial at the Munich I Regional Court is expected to conclude by January 31, with nine days of hearings scheduled to examine the allegations and defense arguments.