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David Kats Convicted of 17 Counts, Faces Life in Prison

12/18/2025

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David Kats, 56, was convicted of 17 counts, including 12 for sexual assault.
Victims connected through the Facebook group “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” to share experiences.
Kats drugged and assaulted women he met on dating apps over nearly a decade, with victims reporting incapacitation.
Kats will be sentenced on April 23 and faces up to life in prison, and authorities praised the victims' bravery.

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Story summary

David Kats, 56, was convicted of 17 counts, including 12 for sexual assault.
Victims connected through the Facebook group “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” to share experiences.
Kats drugged and assaulted women he met on dating apps over nearly a decade, with victims reporting incapacitation.
Kats will be sentenced on April 23 and faces up to life in prison, and authorities praised the victims' bravery.