Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Hollywood chiropractor arrested for ‘sexually assaulting patient’ as police seek more victims

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Deputies in West Hollywood, California, are seeking possible victims of a chiropractor who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at his office.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested David Mottahedeh, 58, last Wednesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at his office on 14 July. He operates his business, Golden Hands Chiro, out of a building on Sunset Boulevard, according to deputies.

The sheriff's office did not elaborate on the details of the alleged sexual assault. They arrested Mr Mottahedeh on 24 August.

According to ABC7, Mr Mottahedeh was released on bail and his first court appearance is scheduled for 15 September.

"Based on the nature of the allegation and Mr. Mottahedeh's access to patients, detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims," the LASD said in a statement.

The sheriff's department is asking anyone with information regarding additional victims call the LASD Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.