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Women in Oregon say police and state failed in investigation of doctor accused of sexual abuse

Dozens of former patients of David Farley say he carried out abuse for years, and that he wasn’t indicted because investigation was inadequate

An Oregon physician who is accused of sexually abusing dozens of women in his care has evaded criminal charges – but patients hope to attain some level of justice by continuing to pursue a lawsuit against him demanding damages.

In a CNN article published Sunday, patients of the former doctor, David Farley, said they hope their litigation holds him to some account after he subjected them to years of unnecessary breast, genital and rectal exams, adding to a spate of cases involving US physicians reported to have violated people in their care during their most vulnerable moments.

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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