What is documented?
DOJ records the 2023 conviction and 20-year sentence. In March 2026 Columbia released an external investigation and acknowledged failures that enabled abuse.
Limits of this record
A conviction of Hadden does not establish the criminal guilt of university or hospital personnel. Columbia’s description of reforms is an institutional commitment, not independent proof of implementation. Previously announced settlement-fund deadlines are historical; check the official site for current options.
The dated record
Compare institutions →Federal trial conviction
DOJ records conviction for inducing four victims to cross state lines for unlawful sexual activity.
U.S. DOJ · Robert Hadden federal sentencing ↗20-year federal sentence
Judge Richard M. Berman sentenced Hadden to 20 years. Institutional liability is a separate question.
U.S. DOJ · Robert Hadden federal sentencing ↗External investigation released
Columbia acknowledged reporting barriers, failures to investigate and insufficient records. The original report and the university response are linked separately.
Columbia · external report release and institutional response ↗Leadership & court roles
Richard M. Berman
Federal sentencing · 25 July 2023
Imposed the 20-year federal prison sentence.
Source for this role ↗Source date: 25 Jul 2023 · Checked 5 Oct 2026
Joan Loughnane
Report released · 10 March 2026
Led the investigation commissioned by Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Source for this role ↗Source date: 16 Jun 2026 · Checked 5 Oct 2026
Claire Shipman and Katrina Armstrong
Leadership statement · 10 March 2026
Published the report-release statement; roles refer to that date.
Source for this role ↗Source date: 10 Mar 2026 · Checked 5 Oct 2026
Sourcebook
U.S. DOJ · Robert Hadden federal sentencing ↗
Records January 2023 trial conviction and July sentencing. Describes evidence from the criminal proceedings; contains sensitive material.
Columbia · external report release and institutional response ↗
University acknowledges institutional failures, describes reporting barriers and announces safety commitments. Funding figures are its dated account.
Columbia · independent investigation and survivor helpline ↗
Links the March 10, 2026 report by Joan Loughnane, Michael Levy and Kathleen Carlson; page updated June 16. Historical fund deadlines are not presented as currently open.