Former Batavia Chiropractor Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sex Crimes
A former chiropractor from Batavia, Illinois, David Hanson, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for child sex crimes. He secretly recorded over 180 patients, including children, as they undressed and possessed and shared child sexual abuse material.
Rockford, IL, November 10, 2026 — A former chiropractor based in Batavia, Illinois, has received a sentence of 60 years in prison following his conviction on child sex crimes. The individual, identified as David Hanson, was found guilty of offenses including the secret recording of patients and the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Authorities revealed that Hanson secretly recorded over 180 patients as they undressed. This group of patients included children. In addition to the illicit recordings, Hanson was also found to have possessed and shared child sexual abuse material.
The sentence reflects the severity of the charges brought against the former practitioner. The investigation into his activities uncovered a pattern of misconduct that extended beyond his professional duties, impacting numerous individuals. The 60-year prison term aims to address the profound harm caused by his actions. The specific details regarding the commencement of the investigation and the full timeline of the legal proceedings were not provided in the initial report.
Story summarized from the original created by Laura Neuzil on www.rockfordnewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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