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LAPD says there are likely more victims of USC gynecologist
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 gynaecologist 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)
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LAPD says there are likely more victims of USC gynecologist
On Tuesday the LAPD said it has 52 names of people possibly abused by former USC campus gynecologist George Tyndall but there are likely more because Tyndall treated about 10,000 students in a nearly 30 year career. Police are asking others to come forward.
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