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Instead the Houston jury sentenced Dr. Shafeeq Sheikh, to ten years probation.
Dr. Sheikh's defense attorney Ms. Lisa Andrews summed up things to the jury:
“He made a mistake, but he didn’t sexually assault her,” Ms. Andrews told jurors during her closing argument, the Chronicle reported. “Here we have this Latina woman with her fake [breasts] that came onto that little nerdy middle-aged guy and he lost his mind.”
If, as the defense alleged, the patient came on to the doctor, aggressively trying to initiate sex with him, and the doctor went along with it, what is the appropriate punishment? He acted in a highly unethical manner, but does he belong in prison? Maybe losing his medical license and being put on probation is about right.
From everything I've read she was sedated. So let's argue for a minute that in a sedated state the woman makes some sort of suggestive remarks.
It would be criminal for a doctor knowing what he knows to take advantage of that.
He should have received a prison sentence.
From everything I've read, which is one article linked to above, the defense alleged that she was not very sedated, presenting evidence that she was calling and texting friends, and that she didn't merely make suggestive remarks but actually grabbed the doctor's crotch. Given that scenario, what is the appropriate punishment?
From everything I've read, which is the one article linked to above, the defense alleged that she was not very sedated, presenting evidence that she was calling and texting friends, and that she didn't merely make suggestive remarks but actually grabbed the doctor crotch. Given that scenario, what is the appropriate punishment?
I read conflicting accounts, the first that said she was sedated and unable to defend herself, and the second similar to what you state above. Obviously, the jury found enough evidence to convict him, but the same jury then chose to give him probation, so there must be some mitigating factors. Regardless, his behavior is totally and completely unprofessional, unethical and a violation of a patient, and his career is, deservedly, pretty much over before it even started (and I mention that last part because I believe he was a Resident, not a fully licensed practicing physician).
Last edited by Texas Ag 93; 08-20-2018 at 09:43 PM..
If, as the defense alleged, the patient came on to the doctor, aggressively trying to initiate sex with him, and the doctor went along with it, what is the appropriate punishment? He acted in a highly unethical manner, but does he belong in prison? Maybe losing his medical license and being put on probation is about right.
He lost his license and is required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. It’s a virtual prison sentence. He didn’t get off that lightly.
It said some people think the woman went there with the intention of filing a lawsuit. Maybe the jurors thought so too? We didn’t hear all the evidence so I’ll reserve judgment until I hear more about the case.
But the texting during that time period she was supposed to be sedated is a bit troublesome. And the doctor didn’t have to take the bait if that’s what it was, so he deserves his punishment.
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