An Illinois chiropractor has been arrested after being accused of secretly videotaping more than 100 patients, including children, while they were undressed or partially clothed inside his Kane County clinic.
According to FOX 8, David Hanson was taken into custody on November 5 and now faces multiple felony charges of producing, possessing, and disseminating child sexual abuse material, along with unauthorized video recording of a minor through clothing.
Investigators allege that Hanson recorded approximately 186 patients, ranging in age from 3 years old to adults, inside his clinic.
Hidden Cameras Found in Hanson Family Chiropractic Clinic
Authorities launched an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip in September, which led them to discover multiple hidden cameras at Hanson Family Chiropractic, Hanson’s clinic in Kane County.
According to investigators, several cameras were concealed behind vents and fans in a red light therapy room, where patients would undress for treatment sessions.
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said that evidence collected from the clinic showed that patients—many unaware of being recorded—were filmed in compromising and invasive situations.
Prosecutors confirmed that Hanson has been practicing since 2013 and personally owned the chiropractic office where the alleged recordings took place.
Authorities Working to Identify and Support Victims
At this time, investigators have not confirmed whether the videos were distributed online or shared with others.
“When we find that information, we will disclose that. Right now, we just want to work with the potential victims to make sure that they get help, that they know what is happening, and that they’re a part of this process because we’re not going to force people to be a part of this, but we do also want to give them answers,” State Attorney Jamie Mosser said.
Mosser emphasized that officials are focused on supporting victims and helping them understand the ongoing investigation, noting that participation in the legal process would remain voluntary.
Authorities are now contacting hundreds of former patients to determine who may have been recorded and whether minors were specifically targeted.
