Major Sexual Assault Case Rocks Kitchener Medical Community
A Kitchener neurologist is facing an extensive list of criminal charges following allegations of sexual assault at a local hospital. Dr. Jeffrey Sloka has been charged with 50 counts of sexual assault in a case that has sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond.
Location and Timeline of Alleged Incidents
The alleged assaults are said to have occurred at Grand River Hospital's Kaufman Building, according to court documents and police reports. The investigation, which has been ongoing for several months, culminated in the multiple charges being laid against the practicing neurologist.
Court records show that the charges were formally filed on August 28, 2023, with the case being handled by the Waterloo Regional Police Service. The extensive number of charges suggests multiple alleged victims or incidents spanning a significant period.
Background of the Accused
Jeffrey Sloka has been a practicing neurologist in the Kitchener-Waterloo region for several years. A photo from a 2013 Grand River Hospital report shows the doctor during his earlier years of practice at the same facility where the alleged assaults occurred.
The case has raised serious questions about patient safety protocols and oversight within healthcare facilities. Hospital administration has yet to release a detailed statement regarding the employment status of the accused physician or what internal measures have been taken since the allegations surfaced.
Local community members and patient advocacy groups have expressed deep concern about the case, particularly given the vulnerable position of patients seeking neurological care. The multiple charges indicate a pattern of alleged behavior that authorities believe warrants serious legal action.
As the case moves through the judicial system, more details are expected to emerge about the specific nature of the allegations and the timeline of events leading to the charges. The medical licensing body for Ontario has likely launched its own parallel investigation into the matter.
