Well the prosecutor has to convince 12 people defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What surprises me is that the cops couldn't even get a search warrant after previous allegation. Potentially they could have stopped all this sooner.
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Well the prosecutor has to convince 12 people defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. What surprises me is that the cops couldn't even get a search warrant after previous allegation. Potentially they could have stopped all this sooner.
I had the same thought. Although, it is typically related to a hormonal problem. I hate to bring this up as it is so gross but my thought is that Dr. Bradley was probably just overjoyed when he came upon a female patient with a legitimate vaginal or urinary problem. I have no doubt, though, that he exacerbated any problem. Wasn't there at least one other little girl who complained of urinary pain. Hmmm.
I've had little boys who suffered with adhesions of the penile area and it is super painful. Our doctor recommended long warm baths before any retraction was attempted to put on ointment. That helped immeasurably. You don't just pull the delicate skin apart. That is horrifically painful. Poor little girl.
And he was also performing bogus checks on girls' hymens. This is awful. Just the checking would/could damage the hymen. That's why a forensics doctor requires such extensive training and sensitive equipment.
These children are going to need special therapy just to get past their fully justified horror of going to the doctor.
I've had little boys who suffered with adhesions of the penile area and it is super painful. Our doctor recommended long warm baths before any retraction was attempted to put on ointment. That helped immeasurably. You don't just pull the delicate skin apart. That is horrifically painful. Poor little girl.
And he was also performing bogus checks on girls' hymens. This is awful. Just the checking would/could damage the hymen. That's why a forensics doctor requires such extensive training and sensitive equipment.
These children are going to need special therapy just to get past their fully justified horror of going to the doctor.
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Imagine how the cops are feeling. Have you guys seen the case about the woman reported missing on Monday this week by her 48 year old live in boyfriend, but they found her yesterday in the trunk of the car that was on the property? Her family found her-LE was unable to get a search warrant that included LOCKED areas. So they could not check out the vehicles. Family members found a set of keys and opened the trunk-there her body lay.
I've worried about LE from the moment this story broke. Their hands are tied until a judge gives the go ahead for the SW. You just know how they suffered and continue to suffer. I imagine many of them are parents and grandparents themselves and this must be killing them.
IMO, it could have been extreme pressure from LE which finally caused a judge to approve the SW. They must have been champing at the bit to get the guy.
IMO, it could have been extreme pressure from LE which finally caused a judge to approve the SW. They must have been champing at the bit to get the guy.
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Labial Adhesions: A Guide for Parents
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Labial adhesions occur most commonly in girls who are between 3 months to 6 years of age; these adhesions can persist until puberty. Some children with labial adhesions will have no symptoms, while other girls may have pain in the genital area, difficulty urinating, or frequent urinary tract (bladder) infections...
..Labial adhesions are a sticking together of the outer lips (labia) of the vulva..... If your daughter has not had any symptoms, her health care provider may have noted the adhesions during a routine well-child check.
What causes labial adhesions?
It is not clear why some young girls develop labial adhesions. It is thought that low levels of estrogen (that girls normally have during childhood) and vulvar irritation can result in the labia sticking together. By 6 to 8 weeks after birth, a girl can develop labial adhesions.
My opinion- - Some girls are more sensitive then others. If a kid has a cheap/wet diaper on; or isn't cleaned right; they develop problems. Add to it bubble baths. You then have a kid that reaches in their diaper to scratch or what ever.
I've also seen one girl (2) that went to town on herself during a bath; who knows if there was potential for her hurting herself?
Now, I'm not saying he's not guilty.. after reading about it; they are common; and his attorney will probably do research as well.
Since there's video, hopefully they nail his a$$ to a wall..
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http://capegazette.com/storiescurrent/201001/bradley-medicaid19.html
Department of Justice asks for Bradley Medicaid patients
"In a court order filed Dec. 31, the Delaware Department of Justice asked for the names and addresses of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program recipients who may have been victims of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley. The department sought the court order from the Department of Health and Social Services because Bradley treated patients who were enrolled in medical assistance programs. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are programs created by the federal government but administered by the Department of Health and Social Services. The Department of Justice said it believes Bradley began treating Medicaid and CHIP recipients in 1997."
http://capegazette.com/storiescurrent/201001/bradley-reporting15.html
Reporting child abuse: Who’s responsible?
"Many Cape Region parents are asking why the board that licenses doctors did not intervene in the case of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley. James Collins, director of the Division of Professional Regulation, said the reason is that no agency or individual made a complaint to his office."
Department of Justice asks for Bradley Medicaid patients
"In a court order filed Dec. 31, the Delaware Department of Justice asked for the names and addresses of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program recipients who may have been victims of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley. The department sought the court order from the Department of Health and Social Services because Bradley treated patients who were enrolled in medical assistance programs. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are programs created by the federal government but administered by the Department of Health and Social Services. The Department of Justice said it believes Bradley began treating Medicaid and CHIP recipients in 1997."
http://capegazette.com/storiescurrent/201001/bradley-reporting15.html
Reporting child abuse: Who’s responsible?
"Many Cape Region parents are asking why the board that licenses doctors did not intervene in the case of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley. James Collins, director of the Division of Professional Regulation, said the reason is that no agency or individual made a complaint to his office."
awesome. more passing the buck
I will be awaiting trials for other medical personnel that had knowledge and didn't report the abuses they saw. They need to be prosecuted! Reporting abuse or suspected abuse is mandated by law. It is NOT a choice.
This case bothers me on SO many levels. Having done home day care and in my nursing career, I have had to report child, spousal and elderly abuse, both of physical and sexual natures. A person who devotes their life to a healing ministry SHOULD be trustworthy, but unfortunately being human, can not be trusted with your children, without you having knowledge of what occurs in their presence.
This pedophile is the worst of the worst on so many levels, as he was in a position to gain trust so easily. He really didn't have to work that hard. I will admit, I have given my peds patients a kiss on the cheek before. When a toddler hugs you, states ""I love you" and gives you a kiss, when you help them feel better, as a Mom and Grandma, I've given them a peck on the cheek, in front of their parents. But, there are definately boundries this doctor crossed that even parents saw and were aware of.
Grrr, I hope his own children did not also suffer at his hands. I agree that the numbers in this case will be MUCH larger as the investigation proceeds.
This case bothers me on SO many levels. Having done home day care and in my nursing career, I have had to report child, spousal and elderly abuse, both of physical and sexual natures. A person who devotes their life to a healing ministry SHOULD be trustworthy, but unfortunately being human, can not be trusted with your children, without you having knowledge of what occurs in their presence.
This pedophile is the worst of the worst on so many levels, as he was in a position to gain trust so easily. He really didn't have to work that hard. I will admit, I have given my peds patients a kiss on the cheek before. When a toddler hugs you, states ""I love you" and gives you a kiss, when you help them feel better, as a Mom and Grandma, I've given them a peck on the cheek, in front of their parents. But, there are definately boundries this doctor crossed that even parents saw and were aware of.
Grrr, I hope his own children did not also suffer at his hands. I agree that the numbers in this case will be MUCH larger as the investigation proceeds.
Sunnie--Did you see my post a ways back with this quote? I worry about his children greatly.
"Bradley had a nurse [his sister? ETA] and other office employees, including at times some of his own children, the woman said, but he usually gave the shots and performed all the medical duties. Turnover was high in the office, she said."
http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...NEWS01/1100367
My guess is that the only way that Bradley's children would have been able to work in this office is if they new his MO and were under his thumb, in other words, totally controlled through coercion. According to snippets from local reports, they seem like bright, high-achieving kids. My heart breaks for them right now. No matter how this plays out, they've been victims in one way or another. I wonder if they have the support of the mother who left in 1998?
"Bradley had a nurse [his sister? ETA] and other office employees, including at times some of his own children, the woman said, but he usually gave the shots and performed all the medical duties. Turnover was high in the office, she said."
http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...NEWS01/1100367
My guess is that the only way that Bradley's children would have been able to work in this office is if they new his MO and were under his thumb, in other words, totally controlled through coercion. According to snippets from local reports, they seem like bright, high-achieving kids. My heart breaks for them right now. No matter how this plays out, they've been victims in one way or another. I wonder if they have the support of the mother who left in 1998?
And the lawsuits begin.....
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20100120/DW01/100120023/1002/rss
LEWES: Dr. Earl Bradley sued by parents of patient
"Parents of a victim of an accused pedophile pediatrician in Lewes have sued the doctor and Beebe Medical Center, where he worked.
The suit, filed late Tuesday in New Castle County, accuses Dr. Earl B. Bradley of sexually abusing a child twice in his Savannah Road office on Dec. 3 and Dec. 14, and charges that Beebe failed for years to report concerns about the pediatrician's conduct."
If I'm reading this correctly, the lawsuit includes Beebe Medical Center as Bradley was on staff but that the abuses occurred at his private office. That's interesting.
On a personal note, our family had no ability to sue as we would have to prove that the family of the youth who raped our children had some information that he was dangerous and failed to protect children from him ie. knowledge of family abuse or a previous charge.
Even though at least two rapes occurred in the elementary school bathroom (with convictions), we couldn't sue the school either as there was no way to prove that the school knew he could be a danger. It was odd that he was transferred away from that elementary school as a student there because of "inappropriate behavior" but allowed to return to help his mother who was the librarian. He specialized in "helping" the primary grade kids while he skipped class at the Middle School.
I vividly remember LE and many others assuring us that "this family will pay" right after the disclosures. I think that there's a general assumption of that especially when the criminal has access to funds. It's really quite erroneous, though, IME. Our kids were supposed to get $68 each from the rapist as a "compensation". We donated the total to the advocacy center.
We consulted with three separate high profile specialty law firms and confirmed these facts. It will be interesting to see if these parents have better luck than we did. They do have the evidence, that's for sure. We were looking for therapy funds for our kids. They did receive therapy through the county mental health center but only until age 18.
I wonder if it will be discovered that Dr. Bradley has money? His uncle William (the elder perv), left millions to colleges and hospitals but only $1000 to Earl. I wonder if that was a slap in the face or just a token gift as he knew Bradley had a hefty bank account.
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20100120/DW01/100120023/1002/rss
LEWES: Dr. Earl Bradley sued by parents of patient
"Parents of a victim of an accused pedophile pediatrician in Lewes have sued the doctor and Beebe Medical Center, where he worked.
The suit, filed late Tuesday in New Castle County, accuses Dr. Earl B. Bradley of sexually abusing a child twice in his Savannah Road office on Dec. 3 and Dec. 14, and charges that Beebe failed for years to report concerns about the pediatrician's conduct."
If I'm reading this correctly, the lawsuit includes Beebe Medical Center as Bradley was on staff but that the abuses occurred at his private office. That's interesting.
On a personal note, our family had no ability to sue as we would have to prove that the family of the youth who raped our children had some information that he was dangerous and failed to protect children from him ie. knowledge of family abuse or a previous charge.
Even though at least two rapes occurred in the elementary school bathroom (with convictions), we couldn't sue the school either as there was no way to prove that the school knew he could be a danger. It was odd that he was transferred away from that elementary school as a student there because of "inappropriate behavior" but allowed to return to help his mother who was the librarian. He specialized in "helping" the primary grade kids while he skipped class at the Middle School.
I vividly remember LE and many others assuring us that "this family will pay" right after the disclosures. I think that there's a general assumption of that especially when the criminal has access to funds. It's really quite erroneous, though, IME. Our kids were supposed to get $68 each from the rapist as a "compensation". We donated the total to the advocacy center.
We consulted with three separate high profile specialty law firms and confirmed these facts. It will be interesting to see if these parents have better luck than we did. They do have the evidence, that's for sure. We were looking for therapy funds for our kids. They did receive therapy through the county mental health center but only until age 18.
I wonder if it will be discovered that Dr. Bradley has money? His uncle William (the elder perv), left millions to colleges and hospitals but only $1000 to Earl. I wonder if that was a slap in the face or just a token gift as he knew Bradley had a hefty bank account.
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Delaware moves to freeze assets of pediatrician suspected of sexually assaulting patients
By RANDALL CHASE , Associated Press
Last update: January 21, 2010 - 8:46 AM
DOVER, Del. - Delaware prosecutors are moving to freeze the assets of a pediatrician suspected of sexually assaulting several patients.
A spokesman for Attorney General Beau Biden says his office filed a civil racketeering lawsuit late Wednesday against Dr. Earl Bradley.
The lawsuit is intended to protect the doctor's personal assets for potential victims. State law allows the Department of Justice to put a lien on those assets and seek forfeiture.
Officials plan to ask that the civil lawsuit be put on hold pending resolution of the criminal case against Bradley.
http://www.startribune.com/nation/82250727.html
ETA: - found some interesting info on racketeering
Despite these criticisms, the RICO Act has many supporters. While agreeing that the statute is broad in scope and imprecise in language, they contend that Congress wanted the act to read just this way. Congress recognized that private enforcement of the act through civil lawsuits would supplement the government's inadequate prosecution resources.
Supporters of civil RICO also point out that parties can be protected from waiving the privilege of self-incrimination. A trial court has the authority to stay a civil RICO proceeding until a criminal RICO prosecution has been concluded or the government announces that a criminal action will be commenced. In addition, a trial court may enter a protective order that keeps the information revealed by the party confidential or sealed. Finally, as in a criminal case a judge in a civil RICO action may advise a jury not to draw an adverse inference if the defendant does not testify.
Finally, supporters believe RICO actions should not be limited to organized crime. They argue that as a matter of public policy, it is reasonable to award treble damages to victims of commercial fraud and other illegal behavior that comes within the language of the act. According to civil RICO's defenders, these damage awards act as a deterrent to businesses and organizations that have created social harm by conducting business in a distinctly criminal way.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Racketeering
By RANDALL CHASE , Associated Press
Last update: January 21, 2010 - 8:46 AM
DOVER, Del. - Delaware prosecutors are moving to freeze the assets of a pediatrician suspected of sexually assaulting several patients.
A spokesman for Attorney General Beau Biden says his office filed a civil racketeering lawsuit late Wednesday against Dr. Earl Bradley.
The lawsuit is intended to protect the doctor's personal assets for potential victims. State law allows the Department of Justice to put a lien on those assets and seek forfeiture.
Officials plan to ask that the civil lawsuit be put on hold pending resolution of the criminal case against Bradley.
http://www.startribune.com/nation/82250727.html
ETA: - found some interesting info on racketeering
Despite these criticisms, the RICO Act has many supporters. While agreeing that the statute is broad in scope and imprecise in language, they contend that Congress wanted the act to read just this way. Congress recognized that private enforcement of the act through civil lawsuits would supplement the government's inadequate prosecution resources.
Supporters of civil RICO also point out that parties can be protected from waiving the privilege of self-incrimination. A trial court has the authority to stay a civil RICO proceeding until a criminal RICO prosecution has been concluded or the government announces that a criminal action will be commenced. In addition, a trial court may enter a protective order that keeps the information revealed by the party confidential or sealed. Finally, as in a criminal case a judge in a civil RICO action may advise a jury not to draw an adverse inference if the defendant does not testify.
Finally, supporters believe RICO actions should not be limited to organized crime. They argue that as a matter of public policy, it is reasonable to award treble damages to victims of commercial fraud and other illegal behavior that comes within the language of the act. According to civil RICO's defenders, these damage awards act as a deterrent to businesses and organizations that have created social harm by conducting business in a distinctly criminal way.
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Racketeering
im gonna assume that, since the assaults were only 11 days apart, that the parents didnt notice anything, or the girl didnt say anything till after the second assault.
im hoping anyways.
kbl--I've noticed that the lack of reporting by the victim and/or the validation of the disclosure by the parent must be surprising to you. It was to me too, initially. I just came across this article this morning and thought I'd share:
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010...not-disclose-sexual-abuse/UPI-96761264055153/
Many victims do not disclose sexual abuse
Did you happen to see any of the videos of the WalMart molester? They are remarkable in that the little girls startle when they are grabbed but then TOTALLY ignore what just happened and continue looking at toys. Children try to discount negative things they experience. It's a coping mechanism. Watch a clandestine video of a school yard and note how many aggressive, mean-spirited and even painful incidents go totally without a response from the victim. It's very interesting but sad.
Sadly, parents do the same. We rationalize, we minimize, we attempt to soothe and smooth things over. It's actually rare (except in a stranger abduction and rape) to hear of a child literally running to an adult and pointing to someone and saying, "Uncle Ed just touched my bottom and I don't like it!!"
Most children are taught not to "tattle" or to "tell stories". Many children really can't process that direction thoroughly enough to discern when tattling is the best course of action.
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010...not-disclose-sexual-abuse/UPI-96761264055153/
Many victims do not disclose sexual abuse
Did you happen to see any of the videos of the WalMart molester? They are remarkable in that the little girls startle when they are grabbed but then TOTALLY ignore what just happened and continue looking at toys. Children try to discount negative things they experience. It's a coping mechanism. Watch a clandestine video of a school yard and note how many aggressive, mean-spirited and even painful incidents go totally without a response from the victim. It's very interesting but sad.
Sadly, parents do the same. We rationalize, we minimize, we attempt to soothe and smooth things over. It's actually rare (except in a stranger abduction and rape) to hear of a child literally running to an adult and pointing to someone and saying, "Uncle Ed just touched my bottom and I don't like it!!"
Most children are taught not to "tattle" or to "tell stories". Many children really can't process that direction thoroughly enough to discern when tattling is the best course of action.
A commentary by the Cape Gazette (Lewes, DE) publisher about Dr. Earl Bradley:
http://dennisforney.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/hindsight-provides-bradley-focus/
Hindsight provides Bradley focus
"......the driver made a comment something along the lines of: “Good God – it looks like a child trap to me.”
And so it does, especially through the often clear, but powerless, lens of hindsight."
http://dennisforney.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/hindsight-provides-bradley-focus/
Hindsight provides Bradley focus
"......the driver made a comment something along the lines of: “Good God – it looks like a child trap to me.”
And so it does, especially through the often clear, but powerless, lens of hindsight."
http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/201001/bradley-state21.html
State sues Bradley
The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley in Sussex County Superior Court.
The suit is an attempt by the state to help victims by preserving Bradley’s assets. The state’s civil racketeering statute allows the attorney general to put a lien against and forfeit a defendant’s assets, including property that has been sold or moved out of state.
Attorney General Joseph “Beau” Biden III said, “We filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Dr. Bradley and his business in order to preserve his assets, and ultimately to seize them for the victims. We are acting aggressively to use all of the tools and resources at our disposal to continue the investigation and serve victims.”
and
"He did not elaborate on Bradley’s assets, other than to say they are wide-ranging."
The single thing that makes me sad about this is Dr. Bradley's four children. As far as I can tell, they are not complicit in any way. They must be suffering terribly.
State sues Bradley
The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley in Sussex County Superior Court.
The suit is an attempt by the state to help victims by preserving Bradley’s assets. The state’s civil racketeering statute allows the attorney general to put a lien against and forfeit a defendant’s assets, including property that has been sold or moved out of state.
Attorney General Joseph “Beau” Biden III said, “We filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Dr. Bradley and his business in order to preserve his assets, and ultimately to seize them for the victims. We are acting aggressively to use all of the tools and resources at our disposal to continue the investigation and serve victims.”
and
"He did not elaborate on Bradley’s assets, other than to say they are wide-ranging."
The single thing that makes me sad about this is Dr. Bradley's four children. As far as I can tell, they are not complicit in any way. They must be suffering terribly.
i wouldnt rule out the possibility that there abuse victims themselves, like you said above, it is hard to tell, it is probably even harder when it's your own father, who is a doctor.
I wouldn't be surprised at all, kbl. As we've seen in the Mohler case, very sick families can look OK from the outside. Victims can act as if nothing at all is going on....all while hiding a private horror. The thing that haunts me is the statement that the children worked at the clinic. We know that pedophiles will often force a child to commit a crime to enslave them into "keeping the secret".
I'm very worried for those young adults. When the case first broke, I read some information about them and they seemed like high achieving kids. Whether they were ever physically abused by this monster, I consider them victims by proxy, at the very least. I seriously doubt, too, that they avoided the sick advances of their great Uncle William. I believe that three of the Bradley kids are female and we know that Uncle William liked little girls.
If I were queen I would seize the property that the clinic in on and make it into a healing place or park for children. The entire town would benefit by that. I would bring in specialists in grief and healing and engage the community into coming together for this legion of children. Lewes is a lovely little seaside town. It shouldn't have to define itself by evil. I want the community to take a stand and say, "For us and our children, we choose to heal, thank you very much." I would take all the other properties and assets and set up a trust to provide therapy for these children and their families as long as they need it.
I guess ol' Uncle William wasn't upset with Earl, thus leaving him only $1000. Earl obviously didn't need it and the money must have been better spent buying the silence of institutions. Oh, it's so ugly.
I'm very worried for those young adults. When the case first broke, I read some information about them and they seemed like high achieving kids. Whether they were ever physically abused by this monster, I consider them victims by proxy, at the very least. I seriously doubt, too, that they avoided the sick advances of their great Uncle William. I believe that three of the Bradley kids are female and we know that Uncle William liked little girls.
If I were queen I would seize the property that the clinic in on and make it into a healing place or park for children. The entire town would benefit by that. I would bring in specialists in grief and healing and engage the community into coming together for this legion of children. Lewes is a lovely little seaside town. It shouldn't have to define itself by evil. I want the community to take a stand and say, "For us and our children, we choose to heal, thank you very much." I would take all the other properties and assets and set up a trust to provide therapy for these children and their families as long as they need it.
I guess ol' Uncle William wasn't upset with Earl, thus leaving him only $1000. Earl obviously didn't need it and the money must have been better spent buying the silence of institutions. Oh, it's so ugly.
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