CRIME

Pediatrician faces charges after sexual assault allegations levied by 24 former patients

Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is taken from court after his arraignment in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is taken from court after his arraignment in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
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District Attorney Timothy Cruz speaks about the case outside the Hingham courthouse after Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff was arraigned Monday Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
District Attorney Timothy Cruz speaks about the case outside the Hingham courthouse after Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff was arraigned Monday Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
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Judge Heather Bradley listens to bail requests during the arraignment of Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Judge Heather Bradley listens to bail requests during the arraignment of Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
District Attorney Timothy Cruz speaks about the case outside the Hingham courthouse after Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff was arraigned Monday Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
District Attorney Timothy Cruz speaks about the case outside the Hingham courthouse after Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff was arraigned Monday Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
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Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is arraigned in Hingham District Court on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is arraigned in Hingham District Court on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is arraigned in Hingham District Court on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is arraigned in Hingham District Court on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Defense attorney Kelli Porges, left, and her client, Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff, listen to the charges during his arraignment in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Defense attorney Kelli Porges, left, and her client, Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff, listen to the charges during his arraignment in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is arraigned in Hingham District Court on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff is arraigned in Hingham District Court on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger
Defense attorney Kelli Porges, left, and her client, Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff, listen to the charges during his arraignment in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Defense attorney Kelli Porges, left, and her client, Norwell pediatrician Dr. Richard Kauff, listen to the charges during his arraignment in Hingham District Court on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, on charges of sexual assault as a result of complaints from former patients.
Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger