According to the New York Times, 68-year-old Ricardo Cruciani was scheduled to be sentenced on September 14 for allegedly violating at least six patients. As per prosecutors, his modus operandi was to reportedly make female patients dependent on painkillers before telling them he would only prescribe the medication in return for inappropriate favors.
Prosecutors claim that he preyed on the patients for over 15 years in New York City, Hopewell, and Philadelphia.
The death of Ricardo Cruciani
As per Fox News, Ricardo Cruciani allegedly entered the shower area of Rikers Prison at 4:23 AM. It was reported that an officer discovered his unconscious body at 5:35 PM. He died approximately one hour later.
In response to Cruciani’s death, New York City Department of Corrections Commissioner Louis Molina stated that the case was currently under investigation.
He said:
The New York Post reported that Ricardo Cruciani, who pleaded guilty to 12 misconduct-related crimes, was planning to appeal the decision after the verdict. He could have potentially received life in prison.
What were the allegations against Rudolph Cruciani?
According to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L Bragg Jr, Cruciani targeted women across various offices and hospitals, including the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
In an official news release, Bragg said:
He continued:
Fred Sosinsky, the lawyer representing Cruciani, said his client was unjustly accused.
Sosinsky said:
He continued:
While Cruciani’s death appears to be a suicide, this has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
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