U.S. v. Robert Hadden

Friday, January 29, 2021 update:

The Court will hold a hearing on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 12:30 p.m., on the defense motion for reconsideration of partial CJA appointment.  Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information:

• Dial-in: 866-390-1828; Access Code: 1582687 

Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

The Court will hold a pretrial conference on February 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m, before Judge Berman. Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information:

• Dial-in: 1-877-336-1829; Access Code: 6265989
• Security Code: 0468

Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Friday, January 15, 2021 update:

The Court will hold a hearing today at 1:00 p.m. Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information: Telephone Number: 866-390-1828; Access Code: 1582687. Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Thursday, December 17, 2020 update:

The Court has adjourned today's status conference to Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.  Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information: USA Toll-Free Number: 1-877-336-1829, Access Code: 6265989, Security Code: 0468. Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020 update: 

The Court will hold a status conference on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information: USA Toll-Free Number: 1-877-336-1829, Access Code: 6265989, Security Code: 0468. Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Friday, December 4, 2020 update: 

The Court will hold a status conference on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information: USA Toll-Free Number: 1-877-336-1829, Access Code: 6265989, Security Code: 0468. Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Thursday, November 5, 2020 update:

The Court will hold a status conference on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.  Participants, members of the public and the press may access an audio feed of the proceeding by using the following dial-in information: USA Toll-Free Number: 1-877-336-1829; Access Code: 6265989; Security Code: 0468. Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 update:

The Court will hold a status conference on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. Participants, members of the public and the press may access an audio feed of the proceeding by using the following dial-in information: USA Toll-Free Number: 1-877-336-1829; Access Code: 6265989; Security Code: 0468. Please be aware that recording or rebroadcasting of the proceeding is prohibited by law.

Thursday, September 17, 2020 update:

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, an initial pretrial conference was held via teleconference in the case of U.S. v. Robert Hadden 20 Cr. 468 (RMB). The Court directed the parties to confer regarding a protective order and discovery schedule. A pretrial conference will be held Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Richard M. Berman, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

Participants, members of the public and the press may use the following dial-in information:

USA Toll-Free Number: 1-877-336-1829 Access Code: 6265989 Security Code: 0468

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 update:

On September 9, 2020, the United States Attorney’s Office announced the unsealing of a six-count indictment against Robert Hadden, a former obstetrics-gynecology physician, for allegedly enticing and inducing six victims to travel interstate to engage in illegal sexual activity.  The indictment alleges that from at least in or about 1993, up to and including at least in or about 2012, Hadden enticed and induced dozens of victims, including minors, to travel to his medical offices in New York, New York, at least in part for the purpose of subjecting them to unlawful sexual abuse.  Hadden was arrested and presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger, who imposed bail terms of a $1 million personal recognizance bond and ordered Hadden confined to home detention.  The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman.

An initial pretrial conference has been scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Richard M. Berman, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York. This proceeding will occur as a video conference using an internet platform.  Members of the public may access an audio feed of the proceeding by calling the dial-in number below:  

917-933-2166

Access code: 515172315#

The charges are contained in Indictment 20 Cr. 468 (RMB).  You may view a copy of the Indictment here.

Updates regarding the progress of this case will be posted on this site.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is committed to protecting the rights of crime victims. If you believe you are a victim of the offense charged, our Victim/Witness Unit can make sure that you are notified of important stages of the case to help you exercise your rights. In addition, our Victim/Witness Unit can help refer you to agencies that provide other services to witnesses, such as compensation (under certain circumstances) and counseling. If you believe you are a victim, of if you would like information or assistance with referrals, please contact:

Wendy Olsen Clancy
Victim/Witness Coordinator
United States Attorney’s Office
One St. Andrew’s Plaza
New York, New York 10007
(866) 874-8900
Wendy.Olsen@usdoj.gov