Therapist faces new abuse allegations.Byline: TRICIA SCHWENNESEN The Register-Guard Two more women came forward with similar allegations against a physical therapist at PeaceHealth Medical Group in Eugene Eugene, city (1990 pop. 112,669), seat of Lane co., W Oregon, on the Willamette River; inc. 1862. A processing and shipping center in a farming area, the "Emerald City" has lumbering, food-processing, and microchip and other electronics industries. hours after the news broke that he had been arrested on charges of sexually abusing two patients. No new charges have been filed against Tyrone Tyrone, former county, Northern Ireland. In 1973 it was divided into the districts of Strabane, Omagh, Dungannon, and part of the Cookstown district. Tyrone Former county, western central Northern Ireland. Trevor Trev·or , William Originally William Trevor Cox. Born 1928. Irish writer noted for his darkly comedic stories and novels, including The Old Boys (1964) and The Day We Got Drunk on Cake (1967). Teal, 39, of Eugene, who was arraigned Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week. Friday young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe] See : Servant in Lane County Circuit Court on one count of third-degree sex abuse - a class A misdemeanor misdemeanor, in law, a minor crime, in contrast to a felony. At common law a misdemeanor was a crime other than treason or a felony. Although it might be a grave offense, it did not affect the feudal bond or take away the offender's property. By the 19th cent. . He pleaded not guilty and remained at the Lane County Jail Friday night, with security set at $20,000. Teal's next court appearance is scheduled for April 22. Teal - a licensed physical therapist for 15 years - had worked for PeaceHealth since October October: see month. 1998, first at the Marcola Clinic and later at the Barger Bar´ger n. 1. The manager of a barge. Medical Building, a medical group spokeswoman said. He was fired about a week ago after an investigation by the medical group into the allegations that he inappropriately touched two female patients, Lisa VanWinkle said. The PeaceHealth staff reported the allegations to police on March 8, which led to Teal's arrest at his Souza Street home on Thursday, Sgt. Scott McKee said. "We were hopeful these were going to be isolated incidents, but as soon as we put out the information we got two calls, and I'm afraid there are more people out there who have been victimized," he said. The two women who reported the conduct Thursday night are scheduled to be interviewed by police next week, McKee said. The first woman to report the abuse waited until Teal was no longer employed at PeaceHealth. The 23-year-old woman told police that Teal repeatedly had sexual contact with her during multiple therapy sessions. During the investigations, another woman, 22, reported that Teal had inappropriately touched her during a session, McKee said. She is a PeaceHealth employee. Anyone who may have been a victim or has information about the case can call PeaceHealth or Detective Ralph Burks at 682-5166. "If you weren't victimized but you sought treatment from this person and you feel this new information has traumatized you, we want to hear from you and help you get some services," McKee said. |
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