Abortion Doctor Convicted of Sex Abuse
A jury that deliberated for 14 days convicted a Phoenix abortion doctor of 22 counts of sexual abuse of patients.
Brian Finkel, 64, was acquitted of 34 other abuse charges, including six sexual assault counts. Jurors deadlocked on four counts, and Maricopa County Judge Jeffrey Cates dismissed six, citing a lack of evidence.
The courtroom was silent when the verdict was read, but victims applauded when Finkel was handcuffed and led out. He had been free on bond during the trial, which began in August.
More than 30 women testified that Finkel groped them and inappropriately touched their breasts and genitals during exams.
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