FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2019, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate businessman Andrew Yang, left, and his wife Evelyn Yang speak during the, "Family and Autism: An Honest Conversation," event at Sidekick Coffee & Books, in Iowa City, Iowa. The wife of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang says she was sexually assaulted by her OB-GYN while she was pregnant with the couple's first child.
Evelyn Yang said in an interview televised Thursday by CNN that the assault happened in 2012, and she was initially afraid to tell anyone. She and 31 other women are now suing the doctor and hospital system, saying they conspired and enabled the crimes. Yang said she first began seeing Dr. Robert Hadden in New York in early 2012. As the months went on, Yang said, Hadden began asking her inappropriate questions about her sexual activity, and he spent more time conducting examinations.
Months later, after the couple’s son was born, Yang got a letter in the mail saying Hadden had left the practice. Curious, she looked him up online and saw that another woman had made a police report accusing him of assaulting her.“This was a serial predator, and he just picked me as his prey,” she told CNN.In a statement Thursday, Andrew Yang said he was “extraordinary proud” of his wife and no one deserves to be treated as she was.
Yang said she felt betrayed by the plea deal, which allowed the doctor to avoid jail. The counts he pleaded to didn’t involve her case, she said.
Photo reminds me of Barak and Michelle. way to be Men. And love openly. Thumbs Up
Glad Bernie and Tom were better people then some in the comments. Jesus our country is so effed up. Thanks Evelyn for your story.
Evelyn and the other women are incredibly brave. Thank you for all you’ve done to make sure this man can’t assault anyone else... it can’t be easy.
Sorry for what happened to you. I remember hearing about that doctor way back. I think he's a registered sex offender now. I don't know too much about this stuff
Ew isn't that the plot of the hand that rocks the cradle
Pics or it didn't happen
Is that why it came out retarded? 1000 bucks a month won’t fix that
she and other victims of this doctor are brave to have taken this slime to account and gotten him sanctioned. But I do have a question-why are OB-GYNs examining women without a female nurse in the exam room? That has been standard procedure in LA for the 50 years I've had exams.
6 new women have came forward on the hours since the interview bringing the new total to 38 women. Thank you Evelyn
The NY DA who let this doctor off light was the same one who dismissed early charges on Harvey Weinstein and the doctor involved worked for Columbia. Too much abuse is buried by $$$$ and power.
When people ask why the Yang gang continues to grow its honesty and integrity that comes through. Not many candidate wives create such a strong impressive image. This is a woman who as first lady wouldn't allow husband to a teen MELANIATRUMP learn what a GOOD woman is.
That’s a frank, honest statement to her strength and character. A potential flotus who America could love
Look at all these people victim shaming. “She should have brought it up then.” “This is just an attention grab.” Where the hell has humanity gone?! She brought it up because suddenly they are in the spotlight and felt compelled to let other VICTIMS know they are not alone.
That's just an exam
The original video interview here & the transcripted write-up. More extensive.
Its important to educate our young girls about what to do when sexually assaulted. If you're more outraged by someone sharing they're sexual assault story, timing, than a predator and a system that supports them, have a conversation with your mother about it.
The latest! Everybody in the entire universe was sexually assaulted. There, now you have it.
And you immediately reported this to the police? No! Then stop wasting everyone’s time!
I'd say this doc is very sick man; trying to flirt with a woman who's already carrying a child. Though it's too late but Mrs Yang could have seen a female doc instead
I wasn’t there I swear
So, we all 'have' to vote for Andrew Yang?
Holy Moly! Wow! Whew... Getting down and dirty for that vote, eh? Dang. TMI TMI
Sadly this probably happens more than ppl think.
For this to happen while she was pregnant...and for people to question her motive..humans are hateful.
If it was so terrible she should've spoken up at the time. Attention grabbing galore.
Wow this Dr. is done.
Herbert_L_Reed Looking for political sympathy?
I hope she and the other women who were assaulted by that jackass get their retribution and the doctor is sentenced.
Not sure why this is such a big news story. I mean, in general it’s an important story but the amount of time spent on a candidate’s spouse seems disproportionate given the gravity of the election and impeachment trial heating up.
Lady? The gyno “assaults” you every time you get your smear done?
I hope this is not being used as a political plot to rise in the poll..Why come out with the story now? I am a women..I need proof before I can believe just believe this.being a women doesn’t exclude from being lying to get ahead..
And you need to bring this up now because.........? WTF? who really gives a fuck?
She's a very attractive woman
Ma’am that’s his job to look at you and maybe touch you down there
Is he in jail? Why do I need to know this now? Very interesting timeline.
That still won't get her husband elected
thank you for being courageous.
Sad....one would think they would fight but she had trusted him and was seeing him for 7 months and she froze....as so many do not believing what was happening. He needs to lose his liscence and serve time.
Why do these women come forward years even decades after these ALLEGED assaults. Is this AndrewYang's bid for the 'sympathy vote?' It's disgusting his wife suddenly felt the need to 'unburden' herself. Dems are willing to go to ANY lengths for attention.
That’s terrible
How else does one stay relevant in this day and age?
Holy shit guys that's Lucy Liu
Awesome
That’s why I only go to women doctors - Internist, OB/Gyn, Specialists. My mom and I, as well as my daughter, were all delivered by female doctors.
^^^^ why I only am seen by female doctors.
This is vile!
That's awful, and I can see why she wanted to make this known due to her involvement (along with 31 other women) in a lawsuit against the doctor and hospital. I'm usually quite cynical, but she should be commended for making this public and getting people talking.
PreetBharara did you read this?
Horrifying this happened to her.
Unpardonable‼️ ... In fact💢
How long ago was that?
Herbert_L_Reed Maybe for the kids sake she could’ve waited til the kid was a little older to tell the world this? Regardless of suspicious timing and questionable motives for releasing this to the press, prayers she gets the help and support necessary for recovery.
Sadly not surprised. I hope the Doctor was punished for it and stripped of his medical license.
Ummm k
Are revelations like these supposed to help or hurt his campaign?
What are we supposed to do with this?
I’m so sorry and hope he went to prison for many years.
wow thats gruesome.
Remember the survivors. Metoo EvelynYang
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