News Items tag as: Stephen Witvoet

No jail time for Vernon physiotherapist 'fails to grasp' harm of sexual assault: law prof
July 10, 2020 - 6:30 PM

A sentence of house arrest recently given to a Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexually assaulting multiple victims while they were his patients is "deeply concerning," says a prominent B.C. law professor.
Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexual assault won't do jail time
July 09, 2020 - 11:07 AM

Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet will not do jail time after pleading guilty to nine charges of sexually assaulting female patients while they were undergoing treatment by him.
Vernon physiotherapist stripped of licence
April 28, 2020 - 3:45 PM

A Vernon physiotherapist who pleaded guilty to nine charges of sexual assault will never again be allowed to treat female patients and has had his licence cancelled by B.C. body governing physical therapists.
Vernon physiotherapist convicted of sexual assault will have to wait to see if he will avoid jail
January 28, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A Vernon physiotherapist convicted of sexual assault will have to wait longer to see whether he will avoid jail time.
'I feel dismissed': Victim of Vernon physiotherapist 'disgusted' he might avoid jail
December 17, 2019 - 5:00 PM

A Vernon woman says she was left breathless when she learned that the physiotherapist who sexually assaulted her will likely not do time behind bars.
Judge wants more reasons why Vernon physio guilty of sexual assault shouldn't do jail time
December 09, 2019 - 4:40 PM

The sentencing of Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet, who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting nine of his patients, was adjourned in court again today after the judge asked lawyers for more justification to support their argument the physiotherapist should not spend time behind bars.
Vernon physiotherapist continued to sexually assault patients after police warning
November 04, 2019 - 7:00 AM

Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet continued to sexually assault patients even after police warned him — two years before he faced any charges at all — that a complaint of sexual assault was made against him.
Vernon physiotherapist pleads guilty to sexual assaulting female patients
October 28, 2019 - 5:58 PM

A 47-year-old Vernon physiotherapist has pled guilty to sexually assaulting female patients while they were undergoing treatment by him.
Vernon physiotherapist charged with sexual assault set to plead guilty
October 03, 2019 - 7:00 AM

VERNON - A Vernon physiotherapist charged with multiple counts of sexual assault intends to plead guilty at the Vernon courthouse at his next appearance.
Vernon physiotherapist charged with two more counts of sexual assault
August 23, 2019 - 6:00 PM

VERNON - A Vernon physiotherapist is facing two more charges of sexual assault after two more victims have come forward to police.
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News Items tag as: Stephen Witvoet

No jail time for Vernon physiotherapist 'fails to grasp' harm of sexual assault: law prof

Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexual assault won't do jail time

Vernon physiotherapist stripped of licence

Vernon physiotherapist convicted of sexual assault will have to wait to see if he will avoid jail

'I feel dismissed': Victim of Vernon physiotherapist 'disgusted' he might avoid jail

Judge wants more reasons why Vernon physio guilty of sexual assault shouldn't do jail time

Vernon physiotherapist continued to sexually assault patients after police warning

Vernon physiotherapist pleads guilty to sexual assaulting female patients

Vernon physiotherapist charged with sexual assault set to plead guilty

Vernon physiotherapist charged with two more counts of sexual assault

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