Fanwood, New Jersey Doctor Charged

 FANWOOD CHIROPRACTOR CHARGED FOR INAPPROPRIATELY TOUCHING A 30-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT

     " Grant L. Babbitt Was Charged On Tuesday With One Count Of Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact."

Friday, April 28, 2023, 8:19 A.M. ET. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

FANWOOD, NJ.- Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel reported yesterday that Following an Investigation a Fanwood, New Jersey Chiropractor has been Charged with Sexual Misconduct, upon a Female Patient.

     Grant L. Babbitt, 70, of Fanwood, New Jersey, has been Charged with One Count of Criminal Sexual Contact.

     Earlier this month, Members of The Fanwood Police Department received a report from a 30-Year-Old Woman who was a Patient of Doctor Babbitt that she was inappropriately touched in a Sexual Manner by the Doctor. The report was also referred to The Union County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit.

     According to Authorities, the investigation by Detectives determined that the Alleged Incident occurred at Doctor Babbitt's Martine Avenue Office while the Woman was being treated by Doctor Babbitt. 

     On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, Doctor Babbitt was Arrested and Charged with One Count of Criminal Sexual Contact. Babbitt was Processed on the Charge and released on a Summons pending a May 25, 2023, First Appearance in Union County State Superior Court in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

     Anyone with further information regarding Doctor Babbitt is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Phillip Ugone of The Fanwood Police Department at (908) 322-5000.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER APRIL 28, 2023: LAW, UNION: