Pediatrician Facing Abuse Suit Dies

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Source: The New York Times

Dr. Melvin D. Levine, 71, a pediatrician who was a leader in the field of learning disabilities, died in North Carolina a day after a sexual abuse and malpractice suit was filed against him in Boston.

The North Carolina medical examiner’s office confirmed that Dr. Levine’s death at his home in Rougemont, N.C., had been reported by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, but it said there would be no statement this weekend on the cause of death.

Dr. Levine’s lawyer, Edward Mahoney, said he did not have details on the cause or timing of the death.

“This entire episode is a tragedy,” Mr. Mahoney said. “Throughout it, Dr. Levine never wavered that his care and treatment of all children was appropriate in all respects, and he steadfastly denied the allegations against him.”

Read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/us/20levine.html

[uppityperson]

1. k&r, had this happen to a judge in Seattle.

Was told newspaper was going to run story about his long hidden but well known pedophilia, newspaper gave him a heads up and wanted to know if he'd be ok. He said he'd take care of himself. And shot himself.

Don't know if this was the case here, but that is too bad.

[crim son]

2. The same thing happened here where I live.

A gentleman who worked for the local government got advance notice of his arrest for pedophilia and went to his family's cabin and shot himself there.

[uppityperson]

3. I knew the person

who wrote the article and called the guy. Was pretty broken up about it. What a weasel thing to do, abuse kids then kill yourself when told you were going to be called on it.

[crim son]

4. I can imagine, although at least

it was clear that the guy was guilty. The man I mentioned lived two doors down from me and I'd known him casually for years. On the surface, a kind and smart man. It was quite a shock.

[Archae]

5. There was some politician, who blew his brains out in front of the news cameras.

Was accused of bribery or something, took a big handgun out of an envelope, and ate the barrel. Right in front of the cameras.