Michael Stephen Connelly, a 66-year-old cardiologist based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was charged with one count of sexual assault earlier in 2022 after a former patient said she had been inappropriately touched without consent during an appointment.
Now, according to an official statement from Calgary Police, four additional victims have come forward with similar stories about the cardiologist.
As a result of these accusations, Connelly was charged with four more counts of sexual assault.
“Everyone should feel safe when seeking medical care,” said Staff Sergeant Michelle Doyle, a member of the Calgary Police Service Sexual Assault Investigative Unit. “It is especially egregious when members of our community are victimized by an individual in a position of trust.”
The first accusation allegedly occurred in 2012. As Calgary Police noted at the time, “there is no time limit on when victims of sexual assault can come forward to police.”
“These are very sensitive, personal crimes that can leave victims feeling vulnerable and susceptible to additional trauma,” Doyle added.
When news of this first accusation was made public in 2022, the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Alberta (CPSA) issued a statement confirming that Connelly had withdrawn from active practice.
“CPSA will conduct our own investigation into the matter,” the organization said at the time.
According to Calgary police, Connelly is next scheduled to appear in court on May 20.
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