Law & Lace: The USC Gynecologist Who Got Arrested
What happened? Dr. George Tyndall, the once‑trusted USC gynecologist, got hauled in by the Los Angeles Superior Court for 29 felony charges of sexual penetration and fraud. The alleged crime spree? 16 bite‑sized students, aged 17‑29, who fell victim to his meddling at the student health centre between 2009 and 2016.
Why the lawsuit (and the money)?
- A US$215 million civil settlement hit the federal court, proving the university’s nightmare took a hefty price tag.
- USC is offering a minimum of $2,500 to any former patient from the health centre; those who detail serious harm could snag up to $250,000.
- Allegations stretch back 30 years, and the university finally got the whistle‑blower’s call rings in – sorry, this isn’t a class‑action, it’s a full‑merch class-action.
Did the accident wear a gun?
Los Angeles cops swooped in outside Tyndall’s apartment and found him holding a .38‑calibre handgun— a mystery, because the medical folks are not the rock‑stars who carry guns. He was rushed to the hospital complaining of chest pains, and the police chief said he had no idea why the doc was armed.
Bail & the Court Loom
- Bail set at $2.1 million.
- The first court date will depend on Tyndall’s health (“well enough to come to court”), the district attorney clarified.
From Resignation to Roaring Outcry
Back in 2017, Tyndall stepped down after a health worker exposed his “too-buddy” comments toward patients. Fast forward, L.A. detectives have interviewed 350 women across 16 states plus Canada. The results? 135 crime reports; 16 formal charges, with more looming.
Milestones & More News
In parallel, the USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University scandals shook the nation, with Larry Nassar pulling a 300‑year jail sentence after 350 women spoke out.
Look, if you expected a tidy medical memoir, you’re out of luck. What we’ve got is a dramatic saga of power, abuse, and an institution that finally had to do the math— and the apologies— it no longer wants to cover up.
