LatviaPublished: 12 October 2026 at 13:57

Neurologist Leonīds Viškers charged over sexual acts against female patients

Prosecutors have brought charges against neurologist Leonīds Viškers. He is accused of sexual acts against several patients.

Prosecutors have issued an indictment against neurologist Leonīds Viškers, a specialist in disorders of the nervous system. The charges concern sexual acts against his patients.

According to information published by the news portal Apollo.lv, the acts were directed at several women who had turned to the doctor as patients.

The information available does not specify when or where the alleged incidents took place, how many patients are involved, or other details of the case. No court verdict has been reported.

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