Arkansas Eye Doctor Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault Disguised as Medical Exam
Benton County, AR – A former Rogers eye doctor is facing legal action filed by a patient alleging sexual assault during what was supposed to be a routine eye examination. The civil lawsuit, which was lodged in Benton County Circuit Court on Sept. 19, accuses Dr. Robert Steven Baker of multiple charges including assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to legal documents, the patient, whose specific details have been withheld for privacy, was initially referred to Baker, a neuro-ophthalmologist, due to complications from myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the … Read more