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Five Male USC Students Complained About Student Health Doctor

Adolfo Guzman-Lopez
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez is an arts and general assignment reporter on LAist's Explore LA team.
Published Aug 14, 2019 4:28 PM
The entrance to the Engemann Student Health Center on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) is seen in Los Angeles, California on May 17, 2018. - USC was in turmoil as it was accused of being too slow to act on accusations of abusive sexual practises by Dr. George Tyndall. A gynecologist who saw student patients at the Engemann Student Health Center. USC has already received more than 85 current and former student testimonies accusing Tyndall of abuse during examinations. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
Engemann Student Health Center on the USC campus.
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Five Male USC Students Complained About Student Health Doctor

An investigative report on Buzzfeed News reveals that at least five former patients of USC student health doctor Dennis Kelly went to the university with allegations about inappropriate behavior by Kelly during medical appointments. The allegations come as the total number of men suing USC and Kelly has risen to 50. 

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