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Batavia Chiropractor Indicted on 76 Counts in Secret Patient Recording Case

Prosecutors allege he used hidden cameras in his Batavia clinic to film patients undressing.

Overview

  • The 76-count Kane County indictment charges David Hanson, 43, with creating, disseminating, reproducing, and possessing child sexual abuse material, plus unauthorized video recording.
  • Prosecutors say the alleged offenses occurred between Jan. 1, 2016, and Nov. 5, 2025.
  • Investigators report more than 180 patients, including children and mostly female, were secretly recorded, many in a red light therapy room using hidden cameras.
  • Authorities say some recordings were shared online, and 16 counts specifically allege distribution involving victims from his office.
  • Hanson remains jailed as the case proceeds, is due in court March 12, and investigators—who say he acted alone—have a hotline, email, and case website for tips and victim outreach.