Riga court sentenced doctor who sexually abused patients to 13 years in prison

Riga Regional Court in Latvia convicted immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko of sexually abusing multiple patients and sentenced the doctor to 13 years in prison.

Riga Regional Court in Latvia has convicted immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko of sexually abusing multiple patients and sentenced him to 13 years in prison. The announcement was made by the Latvian public broadcasting portal LSM.lv.

This is a significant court ruling that raises questions about the effectiveness of patient protection mechanisms in Latvia's healthcare institutions. The doctor abused his position by exploiting patients' vulnerability and trust in a medical professional.

Such cases represent a serious challenge to the healthcare system, since patients should feel safe during medical consultations. The 13-year prison sentence demonstrates that Latvian courts treat such abuse of power with utmost seriousness.