Guilty or Not, the Story Contains Lessons About Due Process

A Louisiana surgeon accused of illegal sexual contact with patients was indicted and reportedly pleaded not guilty to various allegations of sexual wrongdoing.

Several victims accused the doctor of groping them. After initially attempting to have criminal charges filed to no avail and then fruitlessly pursuing civil action, one prosecutor ultimately decided that charges were warranted after uncovering more reports of wrongdoing.

Whatever the outcome of the criminal case proves to be, every physician accused of wrongdoing is entitled to due process. If the surgeon is deemed guilty of the offenses he is accused of, he should have the opportunity to present his defense (both of himself and his license). If he is deemed not responsible, a capable defense will surely be integral in protecting his reputation.

If you're accused of any form of wrongdoing while working as a medical professional, call the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team today at 888-535-3686 or contact us online, and we will reach out to you.

Doctor Faces Formal Criminal Charges After Years of Allegations

The charges are the culmination of a multi-year saga in which at least one former patient accused Dr. Bahman “Ben” Sabbaghian of Crowley, LA, of unnecessarily exposing her breasts and pulling down her pants. The presiding District Attorney's Office had dismissed cases multiple times against Sabbaghian, yet the 31st District Court in Jennings, LA, eventually chose to proceed with charges.

Due Process Is Always Owed—But Not Always Afforded

As of December 2024, Dr. Sabbaghian had retained his license and was eligible to continue practicing medicine. Whether you view this fact in a positive or negative light, it's a testament to doctors' right to the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise.

Should Dr. Sabbaghian leave legal proceedings with a criminal record, he should accept the consequences of any actions he has been determined responsible for committing. That being said, he will likely need a robust defense of his license, as licensing organizations nationwide can hold a criminal record against even the most accomplished medical professionals.

Allow the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team to Fight for You

The Lento Law Firm Team has seen many professionals assume that the truth will set them free from baseless or exaggerated allegations of misconduct. This is, unfortunately, not always the case.

When your name, reputation, and license are potentially at stake, a proactive defense is the only acceptable defense. The Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team has fearlessly defended doctors and other medical professionals for many years, and we serve clients nationwide.

Call the Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team today at 888-535-3686, or contact us online to discuss how we can help you.