Ricardo Cruciani, who until his dismissal in 2017 served as the head of Drexel’s Department of Neurology.
A doctor who s*xually assaulted victims passed away in a New York prison, apparently by suicide.
According to two persons with knowledge of the situation, a once-respected physician who was found guilty last month of s*xually abusing patients committed suicide on Monday at a jail in New York City.
According to the folks, Ricardo Cruciani, 68, was discovered unconscious in a bathing area of the famed Rikers Island facility in the city. They spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to do so.
Frederick Sosinsky, Cruciani’s attorney, stated in a statement that his client had passed away but did not specify how.
“Ricardo’s attorneys and family are shocked and saddened beyond belief to have learned of his violent death while in city custody this morning,” he said.
Sosinsky demanded “a swift and objective investigation” into Cruciani’s death, asking whether jail staff had followed a court order to place him in protective custody and under suicide watch at the time of his conviction.
“Neither of these conditions was, to our knowledge, ever complied with,” Sosinsky said. “Had they been, we would not be having this terrible discussion.”
Cruciani passed away as he awaited sentencing in a New York state case where he was found guilty on 12 counts, including r*pe, s*x abuse, and predatory s*xual assault, and was found not guilty on two other counts. He would have been sentenced next month. He was subject to a life sentence.
Federal charges against him for allegedly abusing numerous patients in his offices in New York City, Philadelphia, and Hopewell, New Jersey over a 15-year period were also set for trial in January of next year.
Ricardo Cruciani Age, Family, and Early Life
Ricardo Cruciani was 68 years old when he passed away. He was of American nationality and white ethnicity. The details on his parents and relatives are under review.
His exact date of birth and the Zodiac he holds is under reviewed as well.
Ricardo Cruciani Career, What was his profession?
Neurosurgeon Ricardo Cruciani committed suicide on Monday in prison at Riker’s Island after being found guilty of s*xually assaulting his patients in late July.
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Six of the doctor’s victims testified in court, and the judge sentenced him to 20 years in prison for his actions. Throughout the trial, the doctor’s ex-wife supported him.
Ricardo Cruciani Wife, Was he dating/married? Any children?
Ricardo was divorced by his wife Nora. During the trial where he was accused of s*xually abusing his patients, Ricardo Cruciani’s ex-wife Nora stood by his side.
Pediatrician Cruciani’s ex-wife joined him at the trials. He hasn’t given the media any information on the case or talked much about it himself.
Due to the seriousness of the case, his children’s and family members’ names are kept secret from the public, and there is animosity toward the doctor’s family members who were convicted.
