Benjamin Randel, a 41-year-old doctor and former Indiana University professor, is facing multiple charges in a sexual abuse investigation in Newton, Iowa. Court documents show a victim reported to Newton Police that Randel sexually abused him between the ages of 15 and 20.
Investigation Details
After reporting the abuse to the police, the victim agreed to make a recorded phone call to Randel while discussing the details of the abuse with him. A criminal complaint shows Randel said his goal was not to hurt the victim but to get closer to him. It says Randel admitted to crossing a line and said he was not proud of what happened.
Randel is charged with third-degree sexual abuse, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, and lascivious conduct with a minor. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office said Randel surrendered last week and has since posted bond. Indiana University School of Medicine and Eskenazi Health both confirm he’s no longer employed there.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
