Prominent Urologist Charged With Years-Long Pattern of Sexual Abuse, Including of Minors
- Manhattan urologist Darius Paduch allegedly sexually abused multiple patients, including underage boys, for years during medical exams.
- Paduch is accused of fondling patients, using sex toys, conducting unnecessary rectal exams, and grabbing a victim's penis during appointments.
- Paduch allegedly told victims the abuse was medically necessary and used his status as a doctor to take advantage of patients.
- Paduch faces up to 60 years in prison if convicted and has been sued by at least seven former patients.
- Medical institutions where Paduch worked are facing calls for accountability over the abuse.