Dr. Derrick Todd, a former rheumatologist and general practitioner at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, has been indicted on 81 new charges related to sexual assault, significantly expanding the scope of the case against him. According to Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden, a grand jury indicted Todd on 21 counts of rape, 59 counts of indecent assault and battery, and one count of assault with intent to rape. These new charges are in addition to an already extensive set of charges across multiple jurisdictions, highlighting the breadth of alleged abuse involving dozens of patients over several years [1].
Prosecutors stated that the alleged incidents occurred between 2017 and 2023 and involved 22 victims, with ages ranging from 17 to 56. Todd is accused of performing unnecessary breast and pelvic exams on patients during his tenure at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Kristin Fritz, a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Todd, is among more than 200 women who have accused him of sexual abuse involving unnecessary pelvic and breast exams [1].
The new Suffolk County charges are separate from the Middlesex County case, where Todd previously pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of rape and indecent assault and battery. In addition to the criminal charges, Todd is named in multiple ongoing medical malpractice lawsuits, with hundreds of former patients signing a class action complaint in 2024. Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden described the case as unprecedented due to the volume of charges and the number of women allegedly assaulted by a trusted medical professional [1].
Todd’s legal team, represented by defense attorney Ingrid Martin, stated they have received no information about these new charges and therefore have no comment at this time [1].
CONCLUSION
The indictment of Dr. Derrick Todd on 81 new sexual assault charges marks a significant escalation in a case already involving numerous allegations and lawsuits. The unprecedented scope and number of victims underscore the seriousness of the charges and the potential for substantial legal and institutional repercussions.