UPDATE: LOCAL PODIATRIST FACING NEW SEX ABUSE CHARGES, ADDITIONAL VICTIMS SOUGHT
Portland Police Bureau
Since December, seven women have come forward and reported Dr. Brian M. Bowen, 49, sexually abused them. The alleged abuse happened between August 2022 and October 2023, during podiatry exams at Eastside Foot & Ankle, located in the 1800 block of Northeast 44th Avenue.
In total, there are now nine victims involved in the December 2023 and January 2024 indictments. Dr. Bowen is now indicted on the following charges: two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, one count of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, nine counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, and two counts of Sex Abuse by Fraudulent Representation. The final two counts stem from a new law that went into effect in July 2023, aimed at medical professionals that commit sexual abuse through fraudulent representation.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s Office and Portland Police are asking any other patients who have had similar experiences with Dr. Bowen to come forward. His photograph is being released in an effort to assist in locating any additional victims. If anyone has information about crimes involving Dr. Bowen, please contact Detective David McCormick via e-mail david.mccormick@police.
A charging instrument is only an accusation of a crime. Bowen is innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The Portland Police Sex Crimes Unit is a team of detectives committed to investigating all sex crimes in Portland and has on-staff victim advocates in support of its victim-centric approach. The Sex Crimes Unit investigates sex crimes where the victim is 14 years old or older, and sets the national standard for a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to sexual assault investigations.
In total, there are now nine victims involved in the December 2023 and January 2024 indictments. Dr. Bowen is now indicted on the following charges: two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, one count of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, nine counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, and two counts of Sex Abuse by Fraudulent Representation. The final two counts stem from a new law that went into effect in July 2023, aimed at medical professionals that commit sexual abuse through fraudulent representation.
This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s Office and Portland Police are asking any other patients who have had similar experiences with Dr. Bowen to come forward. His photograph is being released in an effort to assist in locating any additional victims. If anyone has information about crimes involving Dr. Bowen, please contact Detective David McCormick via e-mail david.mccormick@police.
A charging instrument is only an accusation of a crime. Bowen is innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The Portland Police Sex Crimes Unit is a team of detectives committed to investigating all sex crimes in Portland and has on-staff victim advocates in support of its victim-centric approach. The Sex Crimes Unit investigates sex crimes where the victim is 14 years old or older, and sets the national standard for a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to sexual assault investigations.
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