The Brief
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- A Florida doctor is accused of hugging and kissing a patient without her consent.
- It happened at the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida.
- Police say there were previous allegations of inappropriate conduct by Dr. JJ at this location and another location in North Carolina.
A Florida doctor has been arrested for an alleged battery on a patient.
The backstory:
According to the Ocala Police Department, officers went to the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida, located at 2105 SW 20th Place, on March 24, to investigate a report of a battery involving a medical professional and a patient.
Police say a woman in her 50s said that her doctor, JJ, 65, inappropriately touched her during her appointment.
She claimed that J asked inappropriate personal questions and that after her examination, J allegedly hugged her closely and kissed her twice without her consent, according to OPD.
Police said they interviewed several people at the scene, including J, who denied the allegations but later provided conflicting statements.
According to OPD, there were previous allegations of inappropriate conduct by J at this location and another location in North Carolina.
J was arrested on March 28, 2025, by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
What you can do:
Anyone who has experienced similar behavior involving J or who witnessed inappropriate conduct is asked to contact the Ocala Police Department.
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Source: fox13news
