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Chiropractor Jailed for Patient Sex Assaults
17 Aug
Summary
- A chiropractor received a six-year prison sentence for sexual assaults.
- The chiropractor was found guilty of felony sexual battery charges.
- Gomez touched patients intimately under the guise of treatment.
Fernando Juarez Gomez Jr., a 45-year-old chiropractor, was sentenced on August 14th, 2026, to six years in state prison for sexually assaulting his patients. A jury previously convicted Gomez of five felony counts of sexual battery, with four female victims impacted. He also admitted to one count of misdemeanor battery concerning a fifth victim.
Gomez was arrested on March 21st, 2024, after two patients reported misconduct during appointments at his now-closed business. Prosecutors stated that between 2022 and 2024, Gomez subjected female patients to inappropriate touching, particularly on intimate areas.
The prosecution highlighted that Gomez deceived his patients, falsely claiming his actions were therapeutic treatments to enhance their athletic performance. Instead, his conduct served his own sexual gratification, occurring under the guise of legitimate chiropractic care.
