Psychiatrist jailed for abusing young eating disorder patients again faces justice
Former psychiatrist Ong Ming Tan, previously jailed for sexually assaulting patients, is facing justice again after a new victim came forward. The survivor shared her traumatic experience in court, detailing the profound impact of Tan's abuse on her life. Tan received a two-year intensive correction order for his latest offenses, highlighting the ongoing consequences of his actions.
- ▪Ong Ming Tan was previously imprisoned for sexually assaulting four patients and was released a decade ago.
- ▪A new victim detailed the lifelong impact of Tan's abuse during a court appearance.
- ▪Tan was sentenced to a two-year intensive correction order for two counts of indecent assault against the survivor.
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