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Jennings doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients pleads not guilty

JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — A Jennings doctor accused of assaulting one of his patients has pleaded not guilty in district court.

Bahmen “Ben” Sabbaghian is charged in the 31st Judicial District Court with one count of misdemeanor sexual battery. Under Louisiana law, misdemeanor sexual battery is the intentional touching of a person’s breasts or buttocks without their consent.

Sabbaghian, through his lawyer Kevin Stockstill, entered a plea of not guilty Monday morning before District Judge Craig Steve Gunnell.

His trial date has been set for May 28. If convicted, Sabbaghian will face a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in prison.

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This story will be updated with reaction from the not-guilty plea.

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