Federal charge filed against doctor accused of groping patients at Veterans Affairs hospital By Brad McElhinny in News | April 02, 2020 at 11:08AM
A federal complaint has been filed against a doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Beckley.
Dr. Jonathan Yates was charged with deprivation of rights under color of law, which refers to actions the doctor took beyond his authority, resulting in bodily injury and including kidnapping. He was arrested this morning.
Allegations of sexual assault have circulated for months. Yates was previously named by more than 30 patients who collectively filed a complaint with the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine. ...
The veteran, who wanted a referral to continue with massage therapy treatments, went to see Yates in February, 2019. At the start of the appointment, the two entered an examination room and Yates locked the door.
The veteran said Yates made several comments about his muscle tone, commented on his chest hair and called him a real man.
Later, the doctor told the veteran to remove his boxer briefs and commented “Boxer briefs — my favorite. Keeps everything tight and in place.†As the veteran was taking off the briefs, according to the affidavit, Yates grabbed the briefs and pulled them all the way down. ...
Full nauseating story at WV Metro News 
