A New York State radiologist was arraigned March 30 for reportedly taking secret lewd photos of women at a shopping center in Boston, according to a news story in the Boston Herald. 

Damon DeTeso, MD, who practices at Millennium Medical Imaging, which provides services under contract to Saratoga Hospital, entered a plea of not guilty in a virtual arraignment on Wednesday. He is accused of taking photos and recordings of women’s breasts and under women’s skirts/dresses without consent, according to charging documents. He also allegedly sat on the entrance stairs of an upscale clothing store with his phone placed hanging out of his backpack with the camera lens pointed up in a way that would record women as they stepped over the device on their way in and out of the store. 

For these acts, DeTeso is facing 36 misdemeanor counts—21 counts of sexual recording without consent, which is the number of times he was successful in his endeavors, and 15 counts of attempting a crime for the times when he tried but failed to make recordings. Since he has no criminal background, prosecutors did not request bail be placed on the doctor, but instead requested that he stay away from the shopping area and store where the alleged crimes took place. 

DeTeso, who is originally from Massachusetts, requested “an indefinite leave of absence” from Saratoga Hospital, which went into effect immediately. 

“Until further investigation and satisfactory resolution of this matter, DeTeso will not be conducting any services related to Saratoga Hospital,” Peter Hopper, a spokesman for the hospital, said in the statement. “The professional care and safety of our patients is of paramount importance to Saratoga Hospital. It would be premature at this point for us to comment further.” 

DeTeso is due to appear in court again on May 25. 

The Boston Herald article can be viewed below.