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Doctor Faces 100+ Sexual Assault Charges, Systemic Failures Revealed

4/22/2026

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Dr. Derrick Todd, Brigham and Women’s Hospital physician, faces more than 100 sexual assault charges, including 21 counts of rape, according to Suffolk County prosecutors.
The indictment covers 22 female victims aged 17 to 56, including Emily Copeman.
Investigations revealed failures in the medical system that allowed Todd’s misconduct to persist during exams from 2017 to 2023.
A trial could last over a year unless a plea deal is reached.

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Dr. Derrick Todd, Brigham and Women’s Hospital physician, faces more than 100 sexual assault charges, including 21 counts of rape, according to Suffolk County prosecutors.
The indictment covers 22 female victims aged 17 to 56, including Emily Copeman.
Investigations revealed failures in the medical system that allowed Todd’s misconduct to persist during exams from 2017 to 2023.
A trial could last over a year unless a plea deal is reached.