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Appeals court overturns former UCLA gynecologist's sex abuse conviction

FILE - In this June 26, 2019 file photo UCLA gynecologist James Heaps, center, and his wife, Deborah Heaps, arrive at Los Angeles Superior Court. Nine more women have alleged in two lawsuits they were sexually assaulted by the former gynecologist who worked for the University of California, Los Angeles. The lawsuits say the women were groped, fondled and penetrated digitally by Dr. James Heaps during examinations between 1989 and 2017.

It was ruled Dr. James Heaps was denied a fair trial because the judge did not share with his defense counsel a note by the court's foreman pointing out concerns that one juror lacked sufficient English to carry out their duties.

(Image credit: Damian Dovarganes)

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