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The prosecution says the doctor sexually abused patients for more than a decade, with victims ranging from two to twenty years old at the time of the offences. The indictment lists over 70 affected persons and a total of 130 alleged offences. The case came to light after a mother reported her child’s suspected abuse to authorities about a year ago, leading to the doctor’s arrest."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The trial is being conducted in the regional court that serves the Brandenburg area, covering the towns of Nauen and Rathenow where the doctor worked. The defendant has admitted to many of the charges, expressing a desire to spare the victims from testifying. The court’s proceedings began at 9.30 a.m. on Monday."},{"type":"heading","text":"Number of offences alleged"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Le Figaro and several right‑rated digests state that the prosecution charges the doctor with a total of 130 offences. 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