After $1bn settlement, doctor’s sexual assault victims question Columbia University’s inaction

A shocking scandal involving Robert Hadden, a New York doctor, has come to light after his former employers settled cases totaling nearly $2 billion, revealing he abused hundreds of women over two decades. The settlements raise questions about how his serial predator behavior went undetected for so long despite victims testifying and law enforcement reports of misconduct. Hadden, now serving a 20-year prison sentence, operated under the cover of hospitals accused of covering up his crimes, leaving survivors seeking accountability. The deals aim to hold institutions accountable but leave concerns about whether such steps will deter future violations.