Lincoln doctor's bail set at $3.5 million in 'egregious' sexual assault case
"This represents one of the most egregious breaches of trust and victimization between a doctor and a patient," Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Matthew Mellor said.
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"This represents one of the most egregious breaches of trust and victimization between a doctor and a patient," Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Matthew Mellor said.
A Lincoln doctor was arrested Thursday morning for two counts of sexual assault, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
On Thursday, a Lincoln doctor was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault involving his patients, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office said.
Dr. Scott Schmidt is listed as an Addiction Medicine Specialist, treating patients for alcohol or substance abuse and mental health issues.
Scott Schmidt is accused of sexually assaulting the patients who went to him seeking help for addiction and mental health.