Tucson Doctor Cleared of Sexual Abuse Charges
Trial proceedings concluded on Thursday, Nov. 5, when closing arguments wrapped up in a case involving a Tucson physician.
- A court cleared former Tucson physician Dung Nguyen of 31 criminal charges involving nearly 20 patients on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
- The legal proceedings spanned an eight-week trial, beginning with opening statements on Friday, Sept. 18, and testimony starting on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
- Pima County Attorney Laura Conover said that her office’s Victim Services Division will continue to support those involved as the case concludes.
A court read the verdict clearing Dung Nguyen of dozens of criminal charges on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to KVOA. Nguyen faced 31 counts involving nearly 20 alleged victims, as reported by the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
Tucson Police investigated Nguyen after numerous women came forward alleging incidents of sexual assault that they say occurred during physical examinations. Following the verdict, the judge vacated all conditions of release for Nguyen.
“Two things were proven beyond any doubt. One is that Dr. Nguyen is a wonderful doctor and two is that he’s a wonderful person. That’s what was proven after all this testimony in an 8-week trial.”
said Michael Bloom, Dung Nguyen’s attorney, told KVOA.
Bloom added that Nguyen’s medical license was suspended during the trial and expressed hope that the medical board would soon reinstate it.
Pima County Attorney Laura Conover addressed the outcome of the case.
“When we get a file, a harm has already occurred. Our job is to help victims get the support they need through our Victim Services Division as they navigate the judicial process, no matter how long it takes them to come forward.”
Conover said.
Conover also said that her office would fight just as hard for a case that is six months old as for one that is 20 years old, emphasizing that justice should never have an expiration date. She thanked Tucson Police Detective Dallas Wilson for the countless hours dedicated to investigating the case and acknowledged the work done alongside the county attorney’s team and the victims.
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