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- Two doctors from Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital resigned after a report revealed they discouraged staff from reporting abuse by Robert Hadden.
- Dr. Mary D’Alton defended Hadden despite past allegations, while Dr. Lee Goldman permitted him to continue treating patients after a police detention.
- An investigation uncovered a culture of intimidation that silenced staff concerns about Hadden, who pleaded guilty in 2016 and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- The report criticized the institutions for inadequately addressing misconduct reports.
