Texas child psychiatrist fired over sexual abuse

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A child psychiatrist fired over allegations that he sexually abused two residents at a state hospital for the mentally disabled had been accused of sexually abusing patients several times during his 21 years working there, state officials said Thursday.

State investigators looked into all of the allegations of sexual abuse involving Dr. Charles Fischer when they were made, but they found no confirmation of abuse until last month, said Patrick Crimmins, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. Fischer was fired Monday from the Austin State Hospital, where he worked in a supervisory role at the Child-Adolescent Psychiatric Services Unit.

Austin police said Thursday that Fischer, 59, is under investigation but has not been charged. He did not immediately respond to a phone message left Thursday at his Austin home, and it was not clear whether he had an attorney.

State officials declined to release even the most basic details of the allegations against Fischer, including how many people accused him of sexual abuse and how old they were when the alleged abuse occurred.

“We are all heartbroken over these allegations. We’re investigating the situation and considering our next actions,” Texas Department of State Health Services spokeswoman Carrie Williams said. “These kids come to us to heal, and the situation is very sad and extremely troubling for everyone involved.”

Fischer’s firing was first reported by the Austin-American Statesman.

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