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Exclusive: How Jill and Jessa Duggar Are Really Coping Recommended by Jeffrey Joel Abrams (left) http://www.people.com/article/san-diego-doctor-admits-sexually-assaulting-female-patients-free-clinic Page 1 of 7 San Diego Doctor Admits to Sexually Assaulting Female Patients at Free Clinic : People.com 8/8/15, 8:52 AM BY HARRIET SOKMENSUER @sokmonster 08/06/2015 AT 11:25 AM EDT A San Diego-area doctor has admitted to sexually assaulting and taking naked photographs of female patients while treating them at the only free health- care clinic in the East County. 5 Things That Happened This Week, as Told by Emojis Jeffrey Joel Abrams pleaded guilty on July 30 to eight counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, three counts of sexual battery and one count of possession of child pornography, Deputy District Attorney Kerry Conway said last week. Abrams, 68, was arrested in November after a state investigation found more than 1,300 explicit photos of women on his phone. One of the photos discovered by investigators on Abrams' work cell phone was of an 8-year-old girl. SPONSORED BY DREYER'S According to a search warrant obtained by PEOPLE, investigators also found a Make Your Summer Nights video of a female patient touching herself while in the exam room with the Magical doctor. In court documents obtained by PEOPLE, one patient told investigators she visited Abrams in January complaining of belly button pain. The woman, who was uninsured, said the doctor told her to take her clothes off and then inserted his gloved finger into her vagina, asking, "You have pain?" SPONSORED BY AARP 50 Things Most People Don't Know About JFK's Assassination "He then proceeded to take a photo of her, without permission," lawyer Jessica Pride, who represents 10 of 12 anonymous victims in civil cases against the doctor, tells PEOPLE. In the wake of the plea, the State Medical Board has temporarily suspended Abrams' medical license, which he has held since 1974, NBC San Diego SPONSORED BY LONNY MAGAZINE reports. He was also ordered to surrender his passport. George Clooney's Home Is Beyond Stunning Pride says the victims are "elated" with Abrams' guilty plea and "thankful" for Recommended by the hard work done by detectives and the district attorney. "It's fantastic," Pride says of the news. "When Jane Doe 1 came to me [in January 2014], it was 'he said, she said' and we didn't have any evidence." She adds: "Because of the amazing work by the detectives, we ended up Bobbi Kristina Brown: A Family At War finding out about other victims and helped these women find a voice and make a difference in their lives as well as stop him." And though the civil cases brought against Abrams still aren't done, the women FROM OUR PARTNERS will no longer have to feel alone and afraid once the doctor is sentenced in the criminal case. He faces probation to more than 25 years in prison. http://www.people.com/article/san-diego-doctor-admits-sexually-assaulting-female-patients-free-clinic Page 2 of 7 San Diego Doctor Admits to Sexually Assaulting Female Patients at Free Clinic : People.com 8/8/15, 8:52 AM HOLLYWOODLIFE.COM Why Caitlyn Jenner Cried "He could have gone on for years," Pride says. Over Kylie's Decision To Marry Tyga Steve Gnau, who represents the minor featured in one of the explicit photos, AOL.COM Details Emerge From Ben's says he and his client "are relieved." Late-Night Nanny Meet-Up Sentencing for Abrams will take place in September. AOL.COM Kim Richards Arrested For Shoplifting Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? 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(Hint: It Involves Arriving to Jen & Justin's Wedding http://www.people.com/article/san-diego-doctor-admits-sexually-assaulting-female-patients-free-clinic Page 3 of 7 San Diego Doctor Admits to Sexually Assaulting Female Patients at Free Clinic : People.com 8/8/15, 8:52 AM a Monkey) Lupita Nyong'o Makes a Splash in Her Blue Bikini, Plus More Sexy Star Swimwear Pics Before Her 18th Birthday, Flash Back The Under-$60 Maxi Designed to to a Young Kylie Jenner's Spot-on Make Every Body Type Look Slimmer Imitation of Big Sis Kim Kardashian EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston's Beautiful Backyard Wedding THIS WEEK'S ISSUE Inside Jen's Heartbreak: The Real Story Get instant access to the Justice for Cecil: What Will Digital Magazine Happen to His Killer SUBSCRIBE Gwen & Gavin's Sad Split: What Went Wrong? 10 Backpacks You'll Want for Fall 16 Comments People.com !6 Charles Weston ♥ Recommend ⤤ Share Sort by Newest Join the discussion… Brianne • 15 hours ago 9 Things to Do in Jennifer Aniston and This hits close to home for me as I recently spoke out about sexual harassment I endured, Justin Theroux's Honeymoon also at the hands of a former doctor of mine - a psychiatrist. He vehemently denies my Destination of Bora Bora allegations, of course, and since speaking out I have had people contact me telling me I should kill myself, saying I made it up, etc. However, articles like this on People just go to show that not all doctors are angels after all. I'm glad they're being outed, and I'm glad people are finally having the courage to come forward. Sexual abuse of ANY kind, be it harassment, mental, or physical is NOT okay. △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Helen • 2 days ago hope somebody penetrates him in jail so he'll finally know what its like to feel helpless. Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's Honeymoon: Who's Who in Their Celeb 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Vacation Crew Lock him up • 2 days ago Glad these sickos are getting caught now. Imagine all the people who have had similar things done in the past but didn't have the technology or the rights to stand up to these sickos. 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Michelle W. • 2 days ago Degenerate sociopath. Hopefully he gets a few things inserted in him in prison. 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Sign up for our newsletter Tessa > Michelle W. • 2 days ago and other special offers I recommend a thorough cavity search. GO 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › enter email address Michelle W. > Tessa • 2 days ago http://www.people.com/article/san-diego-doctor-admits-sexually-assaulting-female-patients-free-clinic Page 4 of 7 San Diego Doctor Admits to Sexually Assaulting Female Patients at Free Clinic : People.com 8/8/15, 8:52 AM I agree. These women will suffer in so many ways from this violation of their bodies and violation of trust in a doctor. I hope all the victims seek out the help they will most definitely need. 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Samantha Jones • 2 days ago Sick, disgusting POS. May you rot in jail. A&&hole!! 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Vicki • 2 days ago I think I just threw up in my mouth... What a sick, sick pervert. 2 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › mickey2942 • 2 days ago Sick. Exploiting poor people who have no health insurance. I hope he does not weasel out on prison time. 1 △ ▽ • Reply • Share › K.B. > mickey2942 • 2 days ago He's a professional, rich white male. It'll be interesting to see how much time he gets, if any. △ ▽ • Reply • Share › Tessa > K.B. • 2 days ago It says probation to 25 years. I don't know how probation can even be considered after what he did to so many.