Indian-origin doctor accused of sexually harassing co-worker in California
Doctor arrested
New York: An Indian-American doctor is facing sexual assault charges for inappropriately touching a co-worker at a medical facility in California.
The medical director at the River Pointe Post-Acute Care Facility in Carmichael was arrested on June 17 at the San Francisco International Airport and was booked into custody at the San Mateo County Jail.
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He was released on bail the same day, and is scheduled to appear in court in Sacramento on August 17 for his alleged sexual misconduct, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
The Office began an investigation after receiving a report of a sexual assault on April 26.
The victim, an employee at the medical facility, alleged that Singh touched her sexually against her will.
Based on the subsequent investigation results, the District Attorney's Office elected to file felony sexual battery charges against Singh.
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