• A Massachusetts doctor, Derrick Todd, has been indicted on charges of rape.
• He is accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients over 10 years.
• The indictment relates to incidents that allegedly occurred in December 2022 and June 2023.
• The civil case against Todd includes over 180 accusers seeking justice for the alleged abuse.
• The allegations have sparked extensive investigations and concerns regarding hospital accountability.

A grand jury in Massachusetts has indicted Dr. Derrick Todd, who faces accusations of sexually assaulting more than 200 former patients over a decade-long period. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Todd was indicted on two counts of rape linked to the alleged assault of two women, with incidents reportedly occurring in December 2022 and June 2023.

Todd, who has pleaded not guilty at his arraignment, had been a practicing rheumatologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Allegations against him include performing unnecessary pelvic floor therapy, breast and testicular examinations, and other unwarranted medical procedures dating back to 2010. As investigations unfolded, Todd was terminated by the hospital in July after they received anonymous complaints in April 2023, leading to an internal probe.

In a statement regarding the criminal charges, attorney William Thompson, representing numerous accusers through the Boston firm Lubin & Meyer, remarked, “It’s just the beginning of the criminal case against Dr. Todd, but it does help validate the civil claims that Lubin & Meyer is pursuing on behalf of so many of his former patients.” This growing criminal case reflects a serious abuse of trust, as asserted by survivors. In parallel, the civil litigation is currently advancing through the discovery phase.

Paula Bliss, another attorney for the victims, stated that this indictment serves as “a resounding moment of validation for the patients he sexually assaulted.” She emphasized the courage of the survivors who bravely came forward to expose the alleged misconduct of a trust-breaking medical professional.

As the accusations continue to draw attention, the legal repercussions for Todd are likely to expand as more stories surface and investigations persist into the institutions that overlooked past warnings. This situation raises critical questions about patient safety and the responsibilities of healthcare providers in reporting and rectifying abusive practices. For ongoing coverage, visit HuffPost and AP News.