A shocking case of a doctor betraying the trust of his patients has come to light in Georgia. Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia, was found guilty by a jury of violating a patient’s constitutional right to bodily integrity while acting under color of law and for engaging in unwanted sexual contact.
According to the charges, Patel sexually assaulted four of his female patients during routine exams, where he groped their breasts and improperly touched their vaginal area between 2019 and 2020. However, the jury acquitted him of charges related to three victims and found him guilty of violating the fourth victim.
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of vetting medical professionals and ensuring that patients are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. The trust between a doctor and patient is sacred, and when that trust is broken, it can have devastating consequences.
Patel, 69, of Lilburn, Georgia, is scheduled to be sentenced on February 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. by U.S. District Judge William M. Ray, II.
The investigation into Patel’s actions was led by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Erin N. Spritzer and Jennifer Keen are prosecuting the case.
For further information, please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016. The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga.
The verdict in this case is a step in the right direction towards justice for the victims and their families. It serves as a reminder that those who commit such heinous crimes will be held accountable.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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