Maple Grove Doctor Charged In Sexual Assault

A doctor who worked and lived in Maple Grove was charged Tuesday with fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Posted Tue, May 18, 2021 at 1:35 pm CT|Updated Tue, May 18, 2021 at 4:55 pm CT

MAPLE GROVE, MN — A doctor was charged in the sexual assault of a patient at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove clinic un 2020.

Javaid Saleem, 55, of Maple Grove was chaged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Hennepin County, the Star Tribune reported.

Saleem was not arrested because he was charged through summons Tuesday.

If convicted, Saleem faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.

The assailant in the case asked a woman to undress before he assaulted her, police said.