He was a trusted OB-GYN working inside one of the most prestigious universities in the world, an Ivy League school that is home to Nobel Prize winners and medical all-stars. Yet behind closed doors, Dr. Robert Hadden assaulted hundreds — perhaps thousands — of unsuspecting patients. When it looked like no one would be held accountable, the survivors engaged in a decade-long fight for justice.From the team behind the hit series Dr. Death, host and medical journalist Laura Beil unfurls the story of Dr. Hadden’s horrific behavior and the ensuing cover-up. It’s a story of power: who has it, how they use it, and what it takes to get it back.Listen to exclusive bonus episodes of Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University with Wondery+.
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episode 2: Why Is That a Win?
The Assistant District Attorney struggles with a challenging case. Then she learns it’s not just the defense attorney she’s up against, it’s her own office.
If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.
To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years
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