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A Manhattan neurologist has been indicted after prosecutors say he sexually abused two female patients during office visits. The case raises ugly questions about trust, safety and how the justice system treats alleged crimes by professionals who hold power over vulnerable people.
Indictment and arraignment
Charges and courtroom details
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced a grand‑jury indictment charging Dr. Tariq Lamki, a 51‑year‑old neurologist at 14th Street Medical Arts, with multiple counts including first‑degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, and third‑degree sexual abuse. Prosecutors say the alleged incidents happened during office visits in late August and early September, and that one patient was able to record part of the interaction. Lamki pleaded not guilty at his arraignment before Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Cori Weston, and a judge set bail reportedly at $25,000 after prosecutors asked for a higher amount.
What prosecutors say happened
The indictment accuses the doctor of massaging two patients “over their clothing under the guise of giving them massages” while they lay on exam tables in closed rooms. Prosecutors allege he touched private areas and, in one disturbing account, used his weight to prevent a patient from getting up. Details in the indictment include the specific dates prosecutors allege the acts occurred and the ages of the two women cited in reporting. These are serious felony and misdemeanor counts that carry real legal exposure if proven in court.
Why this matters: trust, safety and accountability
A doctor’s office should be one of the safest places a person can go. When medical professionals betray that trust, it is not just a private crime — it is a public danger. Conservative readers should care about this for two plain reasons: first, victims must get justice and protection; second, the public needs confidence that the licensing boards and courts will hold professionals accountable. Prosecutors have opened a criminal case; the state medical conduct board can also review a doctor’s license. If the facts on the indictment are true, disciplinary and criminal consequences should follow without delay.
What comes next
The case is now in the pretrial phase. Court calendars show a return date has been scheduled and the criminal process will proceed. Lamki’s lawyer and the practice have not released public comments, according to coverage, so the defense’s response remains to be seen. Meanwhile, the DA’s office is urging anyone assaulted by a doctor to come forward. This story is a reminder that vigilance matters — and that the system must protect patients, not shelter professionals accused of violating the public trust.
