A New York City neurologist convicted last month of sexually assaulting multiple patients, and facing more federal charges of the same, died by suicide at Rikers.
A source familiar with the matter said that a reported showed a correction officer noticed Cruciani sitting in a grey chair in a shower area around 5:35 a.m., with a sheet tied around his neck.
Sources familiar with the case said the death was being investigated as a suicide. The New York Times and New York Daily News were first to report the details.July 29 of one count of predatory sexual assault, one count of sexual abuse, one count attempted rape, two counts of rape and seven counts of criminal sexual act in connection to six patients who sought medical expertise to treat chronic and debilitating pain disorders.
Eventually, Cruciani allegedly developed a personal relationship with each patient, including discussing personal matters and issues. Prosecutors say that Cruciani started physical contact with his patients by stroking their hair, complimenting their appearance and giving them hugs. Through time, however, Cruciani ended up forcibly kissing the women, groping them, and forcing them to perform oral sex and have sexual intercourse.
"When patients sought outside care, some doctors refused to see them because of the dangerously high doses they were prescribed. The survivors were left with opioid addictions, sexual trauma, and without proper medical care for their extremely rare and painful diseases," according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
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