"James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life."
"Deputy Dist. Atty. Danette Meyers said Tuesday's plea means Heaps will be eligible for parole in 2028 with time served."
"Nicole Gumpert, one of his victims, told him and the judge at sentencing, 'Now you have finally admitted what you have done, and while your sentence falls short of the justice truly demands...'"
James Heaps, a former gynecologist at UCLA, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing five patients and was sentenced to 11 years in state prison. He faced 13 felony charges, including sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life. His previous conviction was overturned due to juror issues, leading to a retrial. Heaps has been imprisoned since 2022 and agreed to plead guilty to additional charges. Over 500 lawsuits were filed against him and UCLA, resulting in settlements exceeding $700 million.
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