Class-action also alleges prison officials know of Dr Scott Lee’s abuse of incarcerated women for years, but did not act
This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault
A gynecologist at a California prison sexually abused people in custody for years, subjecting them to “horrific, sadistic” mistreatment under the guise of medical care, according to a lawsuit filed by six women this week.
The class-action complaint announced on Wednesday alleges that Dr Scott Lee, a 70-year-old OB-GYN, repeatedly sexually harassed and physically abused his patients behind bars at the California Institution for Women (CIW) from 2016 to 2023 while he was the sole gynecologist on staff.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/05/california-prison-gynecologist-abuse
Author : Sam Levin in Los Angeles
Publish date : 2025-02-06 02:04:00
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