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Robert Hadden

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Columbia University / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Former Columbia University Medical Center obstetrician/gynecologist

Published connection; see individual profile for legal status · 1987–2026

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U.S. DOJ · Robert Hadden federal sentencing ↗

Federal prosecutor / criminal outcome · Source date: 25 Jul 2023 · Records January 2023 trial conviction and July sentencing. Describes evidence from the criminal proceedings; contains sensitive material.

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Richard M. Berman

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Columbia University / Columbia University Irving Medical Center case record

Imposed the 20-year federal prison sentence.

Court sentencing · Federal sentencing · 25 July 2023

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U.S. DOJ · Robert Hadden federal sentencing ↗

Federal prosecutor / criminal outcome · Source date: 25 Jul 2023 · Records January 2023 trial conviction and July sentencing. Describes evidence from the criminal proceedings; contains sensitive material.

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Joan Loughnane

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Columbia University / Columbia University Irving Medical Center case record

Led the investigation commissioned by Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian.

External investigator · Report released · 10 March 2026

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Columbia · independent investigation and survivor helpline ↗

Primary report access / service directory · Source date: 16 Jun 2026 · 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.

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Claire Shipman and Katrina Armstrong

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Columbia University / Columbia University Irving Medical Center case record

Published the report-release statement; roles refer to that date.

Institutional response · Leadership statement · 10 March 2026

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Columbia · external report release and institutional response ↗

Institutional response · Source date: 10 Mar 2026 · University acknowledges institutional failures, describes reporting barriers and announces safety commitments. Funding figures are its dated account.

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