“A doctor’s appointment should never end in sexual abuse,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation is ongoing. I urge anyone who has been assaulted by a doctor to call our Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Bureau at 212-335-4308.”

“As alleged, George Francis lured a 15-year-old girl from Connecticut to his Manhattan apartment, where he raped and abused her repeatedly over more than three months,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We take prosecutions of anyone preying on children extremely seriously, and our Child Abuse Bureau is here to help in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner. Please call us at 212-335-4308.”

“Liberation Psychotherapy’s clinical director, Joseph LoGiudice, allegedly sexually assaulted two patients in his care at the very practice he founded,” said District Attorney Bragg. “While expressly described as an LGBTQ-centered practice, we allege that LoGiudice abused the trust placed in him as a therapist to sexually assault members of the LGBTQ community he serves. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”

“Today was about the survivors. Ms. Haley, her remarks were powerful, moving, and eloquent. I thank her first and foremost, and all of the survivors who came to lend their support. I’m moved, as we should all be moved, by their courage and their steadfastness through what has obviously been a challenging process.”

“It is illegal for a therapist to engage in any sexual contact with a patient. Therapists are tasked with helping navigate difficult emotions and experiences, which can leave a patient – particularly a child – extremely vulnerable,” said District Attorney Bragg. “As alleged, Remington Yhap exploited the trust placed in him as a therapist to groom and ultimately rape a teenager. This investigation is ongoing. If you have been subjected to abuse, please call our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”