Columbia to pay over $165 million to sex abuse victims of ex-gynecologist Robert Hadden

Columbia College and NewYork-Presbyterian have agreed to pay over $165 million to victims of disgraced physician Robert Hadden.
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Two New York hospitals have agreed to pay greater than $165 million to 147 former sufferers who've accused a former gynecologist of sexual abuse and misconduct.

Columbia College Irving Medical Middle and NewYork-Presbyterian introduced the settlement Friday. Final 12 months, the 2 hospitals reached a settlement to determine a $71 million compensation fund with 79 of Hadden’s former sufferers.

The physician, Robert Hadden, surrendered his medical license after being convicted in 2016 on sex-related expenses. He at present awaits trial on separate expenses of sexually abusing dozens of younger and unsuspecting feminine sufferers for over 20 years.

The Englewood, New Jersey, resident has pleaded not responsible to 6 counts of inducing others to journey to interact in unlawful intercourse acts. A message was left Friday with an legal professional representing Hadden.

Final 12 months, the 2 hospitals reached a settlement to determine a $71 million compensation fund with 79 of Hadden’s former sufferers.

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Prosecutors have described Hadden as a “predator in a white coat,” accusing him of singling out younger and unsuspecting victims, together with a younger lady he had delivered at delivery.

In a press release Friday, Columbia College Irving Medical Middle mentioned, “We deeply remorse the ache that Robert Hadden’s sufferers suffered and hope that these resolutions will present some measure of help for the ladies he harm. All those that got here ahead must be counseled.”