Former Brigham and Women’s Doctor Faces New Sexual Assault Charges
A former physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dr. Derrick Todd, is facing new rape and indecent assault charges stemming from allegations involving 11 additional patients. This development adds to existing accusations of sexual assault against more than 200 patients, bringing the total number of alleged victims to over 210.
Details of the New Charges
Dr. Todd, 52, was indicted by a Middlesex County grand jury on three counts of rape and 17 counts of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over. The alleged assaults occurred between 2021 and 2023 although Dr. Todd was practicing at Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham, Massachusetts [Boston.com]. The victims range in age from 20 to 60 years old.
Previous Allegations and Legal Proceedings
Dr. Todd was previously indicted in 2025 on two counts of rape related to incidents in December 2022 and June 2023 at Charles River Medical Associates [Boston.com]. He agreed to stop practicing medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2023 amid an internal investigation into his conduct. A class action lawsuit has been filed by more than 200 former patients [NBC Boston].
Nature of the Alleged Assaults
Prosecutors allege that Dr. Todd conducted medically unnecessary and excessively prolonged pelvic and breast examinations, often lacking the appropriate training or certification to perform such procedures [Boston.com]. He is also accused of making inappropriate sexual comments during examinations. Specific allegations include instances of unnecessary pelvic floor therapy and invasive procedures performed without consent, with patients reporting pain and begging him to stop [Boston.com].
Statements from Authorities
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan stated that the allegations demonstrate “an extraordinary exploitation of a patient’s vulnerability and an abuse of a position of trust” [NBC Boston]. She emphasized that no patient should fear for their safety while seeking medical treatment.
Upcoming Court Date
Dr. Todd is scheduled to be arraigned on the new charges on March 25 in Middlesex Superior Court [NBC Boston].