China calls for investigation into abuse allegations at University of Southern California
Consul general in Los Angeles expresses ‘deep concern’ at reports retired gynaecologist carried out unprofessional physical exams on students
The Chinese government has expressed “deep concern” over published reports that a University of Southern California gynaecologist was allowed for years to treat students, many of them from China, despite accusations of sexual abuse and harassment.
The Los Angeles Times reported this week that Dr. George Tyndall, 71, resigned from USC last year after an internal investigation at the university found he performed unnecessary or unprofessional physical exams and made inappropriate comments to some of the young women in his care.
Tyndall was not suspended by the university until 2016 despite complaints dating back to the 1990s, the report said, adding that he has not been arrested or charged with any crime.
“We noticed the report and expressed our deep concern over the situation,” Xinhua quoted an unidentified official from the Chinese consul general in Los Angeles as saying late on Wednesday.
“We request USC to take serious step to investigate the issue and protect Chinese students from illegal violation.”