A Luxembourg gynaecologist is standing trial before the 13th criminal chamber of the Luxembourg City District Court, charged with the rape and sexual assault of four former patients.
The defendant, whose trial began on Tuesday, told the court that he performed “no gynaecological act that went beyond a normal examination.” The charges stem from alleged incidents at his surgery between 2013 and 2018.
According to the prosecution, the abuse took various forms. One complainant, who had consulted the doctor because she wished to conceive, alleges he massaged her intimate area with gel while stating that frequent orgasms were necessary for conception. She further testified that he pressed himself against her from behind while she was partially undressed and placed his hands on her stomach and breasts.
The trial is scheduled to last one week. The court is expected to hear testimony from more than a dozen witnesses, including the alleged victims, fellow doctors, and other expert witnesses.
