Crime & Safety
Livermore Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexually Assaulting Woman
Police say a Livermore man working as a physician's assistant at a San Jose weight loss clinic has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient last month.
Bay City News Service — A physician's assistant at a San Jose weight loss clinic has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient last month, police said Friday.
On Feb. 2, Waissuddin Ali, 35, of Livermore, allegedly assaulted a woman during her appointment at a "Doc's Diet" clinic located at 22 N. White Road in San Jose, where he was working as a physician's assistant, police said.
An investigation into the incident led to Ali's arrest.
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Police said they do not believe Ali has assaulted any other patients at the clinic.
A co-owner of the Northern California diet clinic chain could not immediately be reached for comment Friday afternoon.
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Police are urging anyone with information related to the case or other potential victims to contact Detective John Rickert at 408-277-4102.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact police at 408-947-STOP or online at http://svcrimestoppers.org/.
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