Gynecologists Faces Charges For Secret Photos

On November 21st, 700 women had agreed to press charges against a gynecologist who has secretly taken thousands of pictures of patients in his practice own of Schifferstadt in western Germany. It is said that as many as 3,000 patients had came through the gynecologists doors to receive their check ups where he had secretly taken pictures of them. Later a secret camera was found set up during regular examinations. Local state prosecutor, Lothar Liebing had this to say: “He stands accused of secretly taking photos of female patients' private body parts…we now need to make clear to what extent he has done this and, of course, why he did this." This gynecologist could now only face up to a year in prison for violating intimacy rights. The name of the gynecologist hasn’t been given out due to privacy rights, but it is known that he is 56 years of age. After being caught from these disrespectful acts, his business is now inevitably closed. More than 35,000 pictures were found in the gynecologist’s office. There is an ongoing investigation of this perverted doctor’s ways and it is said that many more woman could come forward.

There is no way or possible reasoning that anyone could convince me that this gynecologist is respectful and has responsibly fulfilled his duties as a gynecologist. I find this man a disgusting and perverted individual. I also find that he deserves more than just a year in jail for the violation of intimacy rights. In his actions, he has harmed many people emotionally. I know that if this gynecologist was my doctor, I would be ridiculously ashamed and feel as if all boundaries and privacies were broken. I feel awful for the women that have to deal with such circumstances. I hope that this doctor really has what’s coming fro him. I hope that many other women come forward to put this disgustingly perverted man in jail for a very long time. He has no right to take these pictures seeing as he had no consent from any of these woman for doing such actions. If I could help make sure he would face more serious charges, I gladly would. I feel that one year is clearly not sufficient for his charges.



SOURCE: Veronika Ek

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