Surgeon Dr. Maurizio Miglietta Indicted for Alleged Gunpoint Assault | AI News Digest
In a case that has captured international attention, Dr. Maurizio Miglietta, a 56-year-old esteemed surgeon and professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been charged with sexual assault involving a firearm in his Manhattan residence. The alleged incident took place on June 5, when a 28-year-old woman met with Miglietta under the guise of discussing potential business ventures. According to the charges, Miglietta forcibly kissed the woman and brandished a gun when she resisted his advances. He faces charges of rape and attempted rape, to which he has entered a plea of not guilty. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is encouraging anyone who may have experienced similar situations to come forward as the investigation progresses.
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