By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities in Essex County reported that Dr. Gurvindra Johal was charged on March 8 with three counts of criminal sexual contact for allegedly inappropriately touching two patients under his care at an urgent care center on Broad Street in Newark.
According Essex County Prosecutor's Office Spokesman Robert Florida, Dr. Johal, 55, of the Colonia section of Woodbridge, has also been charged with criminal sexual contact by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office for the alleged inappropriate touching of patients under his care at an urgent care center in Perth Amboy and an urgent care center in Freehold.
These are accusations.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.