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January 26, 2023

Former Columbia University Gynecologist Robert Hadden Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse
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In New York, former Columbia University OB-GYN Robert Hadden has been
convicted of federal sexual abuse charges, including sex trafficking.
Hadden sexually assaulted dozens of women patients over two decades,
including Evelyn Yang, the wife of former presidential candidate Andrew
Yang. Among the convictions, Hadden was found guilty of luring patients
across state lines for examinations during which he assaulted them. U.S.
Attorney Damian Williams called Hadden a "predator in a white coat."
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian
Hospital had previously settled with over 200 survivors for $236
million.


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