Bloomfield Doctor To Face Additional Sex Crime Charges
A New Jersey doctor, already being accused of sexually assaulting 10 female patients, could face additional charges on suspicion of abusing more women in his care, according to a news report in the New York Times .
According to the report, 64-year-old Raymond P. Russomanno was arrested for the second time in about a week and faces one charge of second-degree sexual assault and 23 counts of criminal sexual contact in incidents that reportedly occurred over the last five years or so, officials told the newspaper. His first arrest on Aug. 20 was spurred by a report from one of his patients – a 27-year-old woman – who told police that the doctor assaulted her when she visited him in his Bloomfield office. Russomanno has since been out on a $200,000.
In just one week after his arrest and release, nine other women came forward reporting that the doctor had behaved inappropriately with them. After his arrest the second time, Russomanno was released after posting a $500,000 bail, the Times reported. Still employees and others who know the doctor, say he is a born-again Christian and would never have behaved inappropriately. Another employee, who worked at the doctor’s office for two decades, told the Times that Russomanno would keep his door open when he saw patients and did not exhibit any impropriety. Russomanno is reportedly married with children.
Sex crime charges have tremendous potential to permanently ruin lives. Even if you are not convicted of the crimes, the fact that you were charged with one is enough to stigmatize you in the eyes of the community. Doctors, therapists and other professionals who tend to have physical contact with people, when they get accused of these crimes, suffer the most. These charges jeopardize their careers and personal lives and it’s extremely challenging to bounce back from such a severe setback.
Additionally, if convicted, there is a very good possibility of serious prison time. Especially in such a case where there are multiple counts, possible prison time multiplies as well. If you are facing a sex crime charge, call Lependorf & Silverstein immediately to discuss your case. We will conduct an independent investigation and give you a chance to tell your side of the story. We will vigorously defend you to get the best possible result in your case. Call us now for a free consultation.
