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Queens pediatrician charged with sexual abuse involving teen and adult patient

Police say Dr. Fazul Yusuf, 72, was arrested Tuesday by the Special Victims Squad following an investigation into multiple incidents involving a 15-year-old female victim and a 20-year-old female victim.

Molly Bruton

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Oct 27, 2026, 6:11 PM

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A Queens pediatrician has been arrested on sexual abuse charges involving a teenage girl and an adult woman, according to the NYPD.

Police say Dr. Fazul Yusuf, 72, was arrested Tuesday by the Special Victims Squad following an investigation into multiple incidents involving a 15-year-old female victim and a 20-year-old female victim.

Yusuf is charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, police said.

Police are asking any additional potential victims to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the NYPD Sex Crimes Hotline at 1-212-267-7273 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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