Chiropractor Under Fire: Over 100 Patients Allegedly Secretly Recorded, Legal Action Looms

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ST. CHARLES, Ill. (WGN) — A chiropractor from Illinois is facing charges for allegedly recording patients without their knowledge while they were in a state of undress, as revealed by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office on Thursday.

David Hanson, 43, a resident of Batavia and proprietor of Hanson Family Chiropractic, has been charged with several felonies.

David Hanson (Photo/Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office)

Producing child pornography, Class X felony (5 counts)
Disseminating child pornography, Class X felony (3 counts)
Possessing child pornography, Class 2 felony (6 counts)
Unauthorized video recording of a minor through/under the clothes, Class 3 felony (3 counts)

Authorities claim that Hanson illicitly filmed at least 186 patients, predominantly females, including minors as young as 3 years old, as well as adults.

The investigation was initiated in September following a cyber tip. According to the Kane County State’s Attorney, this tip led authorities to discover multiple hidden cameras. These devices were reportedly concealed behind vents and fans in a red light therapy room, where patients typically undress privately for treatment.

Police are also seeking new leads in a separate cold case dating back to 1998.

Hanson was also found to be possessing and disseminating multiple videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that were unrelated to his chiropractic practice, according to authorities.

“At this point, we do not know if any of the videos that were created by Dr. Hanson were shared in the way that other child sex abuse material (CSAM) has been shared. When we find that information, we will disclose that. Right now, we just want to work with the potential victims to make sure that they get help, that they know what is happening, and that they’re a part of this process because we’re not going to force people to be a part of this, but we do also want to give them answers,” Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told WGN-TV.

“They went in for treatment and they went to somebody that they trusted and somebody who was trusted in this community and that trust was violated by him.”

Authorities are seeking anyone who believes Hanson victimized them. Anyone with additional information should call (630) 444-3322.

Tipsters may also email SAOVictimHotline@KaneCountyIL.gov.

Following his arrest on Wednesday, Nov. 5, a judge denied Hanson pre-trial release on multiple charges of child pornography and unauthorized video recording of a minor. His next court appearance is Monday, Nov. 10.

Hanson Family Chiropractic is located at 1928 W. Wilson St. in Batavia.