Doctor Pleads Guilty to Horrific Crimes Against Patients and Friends

In a shocking case that has gripped New York, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng, a 35-year-old gastroenterologist, has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual abuse. He admitted to assaulting unconscious female patients in the hospital and acquaintances in his apartment, often filming the horrific acts.

A Doctor’s Oath Betrayed

Dr. Cheng, who once took an oath to "do no harm," used his position of trust to prey on vulnerable individuals. The District Attorney highlighted the disturbing nature of the crimes, emphasizing that Cheng abused his power as a medical professional.

The brave actions of one woman who discovered videos of the assaults on Cheng’s phone led to his arrest in December 2022. This discovery triggered a major investigation by the Queens District Attorney’s Special Victims Bureau.

The Investigation and Evidence

Investigators found shocking evidence after searching Cheng’s apartment. They seized digital devices containing videos of him sexually abusing multiple unconscious women. The victims included sedated hospital patients and female acquaintances who had no memory of the assaults. The investigation also uncovered illegal drugs, including sedatives, at his home, suggesting he may have used them to incapacitate his victims.

Justice for the Victims

Dr. Cheng pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree rape and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse. He will be sentenced on August 28 and is expected to receive 24 years in prison. He has been held without bail since his arrest, and his medical license has been suspended.

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