Former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps receives 11-year sentence for sexual abuse

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Former UCLA gynecologist James M. Heaps was sentenced to 11 years for sexual abuse after pleading guilty to felony counts. Heaps, 69, admitted to 13 felony counts including sexual penetration of an unconscious person and sexual battery by fraud, involving five former patients. His prior conviction was overturned in February. The plea spares hundreds of other accusers from testifying. Lawyers for victims called the outcome bittersweet, but acknowledged it vindicated their clients' claims.


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