Accused Child Psychiatrist May Face More Molestation Charges

From KESQ

The San Mateo County psychiatrist accused of molesting his young patients is due back in court this morning (9:00). William Ayres is expected to enter a plea after being charged with 18 counts of lewd and lascivious behavior involving five boys who were under his care.

Prosecutors say the 75-year-old Ayres took advantage of his position as a psychiatrist to molest numerous patients during his career. They expect to file more charges against him.

During his 40-year career Ayres had established a reputation as one of the area's most prominent psychiatrists.

He served as president of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from 1993 to 1995, where he received accolades from what county officials termed "tireless effort to improve the lives of children."

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