Queens Doctor Z. Allen Chang Sentenced to 24 Years for Sexually Assaulting Eight Women

Sentencing of Dr. Z. Allen Chang

• 👨‍⚕️ Z. Allen Chang, a former doctor at New York Presbyterian Queens, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.
• ⚖️ He pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting or raping eight different women during his time as a doctor.
• 💊 Court documents reveal Chang used medical grade sedatives to incapacitate his victims before committing the assaults.

Victim Impact and Legal Proceedings

• 💬 Prosecution attorneys read statements from some of the victims, detailing the profound impact of Chang's actions.
• 😔 One victim stated, "Dr. Chang has taken away my sense of self."
• 🤝 The Queens DA granted Chang a plea deal, a decision some victims and their representatives feel did not go far enough.

Reactions to the Sentence

• 🏛️ The judge acknowledged that Chang's crimes warranted more than the 24-year sentence.
• 😟 Chang's attorney noted that the initial potential sentence was significantly lengthier, understanding the victims' disappointment.
• 🗣️ Civil attorney Nicholas Leakis, representing five victims, expressed that justice was not served and the victims felt let down.

Official Statements

• 📝 Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stated that Chang committed heinous acts and will serve over two decades in prison, followed by post-release supervision and mandatory sex offender registration.
• 🏥 New York Presbyterian Queens condemned the crimes as despicable and contrary to their mission and patient trust.