In Australia, a trial date of February 2010 was set for former obstetrician Graeme Reeves.  Reeves was arrested and charged with nine counts of aggravated sexual assault, six counts of indecent assault, a count of female genital mutilation, and a count of maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.

Reeves continued to practice as an obstetrician despite previously being banned from the practice; he lied about being banned in order to gain a job as an obstetrician.  A report by Special Commissioner Peter Garling found that health executives failed to conduct adequate background checks on Reeves. However, Mr. Garling placed blame with Dr. Reeves.

Source:  Natasha Wallace, “I’m sorry, says the Butcher of Bega,” Sydney Morning Herald, August 1, 2008, p. 1.   news.ninemsn.com.au/national/870567/doctor-to-face-mutilation-trial-in-2010

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