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Neurologist Trial: Exams Questioned
26 Nov
Summary
- Former neurologist Jeffrey Sloka faces 50 sexual assault counts.
- Defense questions if examinations were medically necessary.
- Expert testimony debated the appropriateness of patient examinations.
The trial of former Kitchener neurologist Jeffrey Sloka, who faces 50 counts of sexual assault, is ongoing. Allegations stem from patient interactions dating back to 2010, with victims ranging in age from teens to 50s. Sloka has pleaded not guilty, asserting that his examinations were medically justified and varied based on procedure.
The court heard arguments regarding the nature of examinations, with the defense emphasizing the need to determine medical necessity. Expert testimony has been presented, with a neurology expert detailing what she considered inappropriate behavior, which the defense has challenged as biased and overly narrow.
Legal teams debated the relevance of details concerning patient examinations, with the Crown arguing for focus on the pattern of alleged sexual misconduct. The defense countered that examination specifics are crucial to assessing their medical justification. Sloka's license was revoked in 2019, and he faces charges added in 2021.
