NYC Doctor Admits Filming Abuse of Sedated Patients
It’s the kind of story that makes your stomach turn. Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng—a guy who was supposed to be helping women—just pleaded guilty to some truly sickening crimes. We’re talking about groping sedated patients, raping unconscious women in his apartment, and filming the whole thing like some twisted trophy collection. The 35-year-old ex-Columbia University OB-GYN has been locked up since 2022, and honestly? He’s probably never seeing daylight again. But here’s what really gets me—how does someone sworn to “do no harm” end up becoming the monster in the hospital closet?
Who Was This Guy Before the Mask Came Off?
On paper, Cheng looked like the perfect doctor. Columbia University. OB-GYN department. Smart, put-together—the kind of guy you’d trust with your wife or daughter. That’s what makes this so messed up. His colleagues actually described him as “composed.” Makes you wonder how many predators are walking around wearing lab coats and smiles, doesn’t it?
The Crimes: Worse Than You’re Imagining
Hospital Horrors
Picture this: You’re under sedation, completely vulnerable, trusting the medical team. And then the guy who’s supposed to be caring for you starts groping you instead. That’s not just a crime—it’s a betrayal that cuts deeper than any scalpel. These women came in for help and got violated in the worst possible way.
His Apartment Was a Crime Scene
But wait, it gets worse. Outside the hospital, Cheng would lure women to his Queens place, drug them unconscious, and then… well, you can guess. And the idiot filmed everything. Like he wanted proof of how evil he was. Those videos? They’re what finally nailed him.
The Smoking Gun (Or Should We Say Camera?)
Let me put it this way—without those videos, this might have been another “he said, she said” situation. But when the cops found footage of the actual assaults on his devices? Game over. That’s why he folded and pleaded guilty so fast.
How This Monster Got Caught
The Beginning of the End
It started with whispers at the hospital. Something felt off to some staff members. Then brave women started coming forward. Once the police got involved and found those videos? Cheng’s fancy doctor life was done.
Courtroom Confession
In court, he barely put up a fight. Just mumbled his guilty plea while victims sat there reliving their nightmares. Part of me wishes he’d tried to deny it—would’ve been satisfying to watch him get torn apart in cross-examination.
What’s Coming Next
We’re talking decades in prison, minimum. Plus, every one of his victims is probably going to sue him into oblivion. Good. Hope he spends the rest of his miserable life eating prison food and looking over his shoulder.
Everyone’s Reaction: From Shock to Fury
Columbia’s Damage Control
The university fired him immediately (duh) and put out all the right PR statements. But let’s be real—this is gonna leave a stain. How many patients are now side-eyeing their doctors, wondering if they’re safe?
Social Media Exploded
Twitter went nuclear when this hit. Rightfully so. There were protests outside the courthouse with signs like “Jail All Predator Doctors.” Can’t say I disagree.
The Bigger Picture: This Isn’t Just One Bad Apple
Medical Abuse Happens More Than We Think
Studies show most cases never get reported. Why? Because when you’re vulnerable and in pain, and the person hurting you has a stethoscope around their neck—who’s gonna believe you?
How to Stop This Crap
Simple fixes could help: Always have another staff member in the room for exams. Better background checks. Make it easier for victims to speak up without fear. But honestly? We need to stop worshipping doctors like they’re saints. They’re human—and some humans are trash.
Wrapping This Nightmare Up
Cheng’s guilty plea is justice served, but it’s not enough. The system failed these women long before he got caught. We need to do better—for them, and for every patient who walks into a hospital trusting they’ll be safe.
If You Need Help
- NYPD’s case details (trigger warning)
- Columbia’s official response
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE
*Took some liberties with the tone because sugarcoating this felt wrong. Some stories need to sting when you read them.
Source: NY Post – US News