Drugs, Sex At Doctor’s Home, Court Told (Press, 4 April 1978)

On 4 April 1978, a Christchurch Magistrate's Court heard shocking testimonies related to a 38-year-old doctor facing multiple charges, including drug offences and indecent assault. A 29-year-old woman, whose name was withheld, described the doctor's home as resembling a "junkie’s dream," highlighting a chaotic environment rife with sex and drugs during her stay in January. The woman, identifying as a "butch lesbian," stated that the doctor provided her and her female friend with free drugs in exchange for participating in sexual activities. The accused doctor has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges, which encompass various drug-related offences and an alleged indecent assault involving a woman under the influence of drugs. He admitted guilt to two charges of procuring controlled drugs. The charges include administering drugs to three women, possessing controlled substances such as Diazepam and Pentazocine, and allowing his home to be used for drug-related activities. The woman’s testimony detailed her initial introduction to the doctor through a friend during Christmas, after which he invited her and three other women to his home. Following a series of drug injections, she and her friend were offered a place to stay and further drugs, leading to a prolonged stay filled with drug use and sexual propositions. Witness accounts suggested a precarious situation where drugs were readily available, and the women became increasingly dependent on them, incapacitated by their intoxication. Another witness, a 22-year-old masseuse, recounted her involvement with the doctor, describing how he introduced her to drug usage and administered several injections, which left her disoriented. She further noted her lack of consent regarding her undressed state when she awoke the next morning, indicating a troubling pattern of behaviour from the doctor. The court proceedings featured suppressed details surrounding the alleged indecent assault, specifically relating to a woman who suspected she was pregnant. It is claimed that during a purported pregnancy test at his home, the doctor engaged in inappropriate physical conduct while the woman was under the influence of drugs he had provided. Defence counsel questioned the credibility of the testimonies, suggesting the possibility of confusion regarding the events due to intoxication. The testimonies of two ambulance drivers revealed their prior knowledge of the doctor, describing him as caring and compassionate, despite the troubling evidence presented. The court adjourned with expectations for the hearing to extend beyond two days, with over 30 prosecution witnesses to be heard, continuing to keep the doctor in custody as the case progresses.

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