Crime & Safety
Delco Chiropractor Groped Patient's Breasts: District Attorney
Ardel Cirio, of Springfield, a chiropractor in Newtown Township, had been charged with the indecent assault of one of his regular patients.
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — A Delaware County chiropractor is facing indecent assault charges after authorities said he groped a long-time patient's breasts during an adjustment.
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer Wednesday said Ardel Cirio, 61, of Springfield, has
been charged with indecent assault.
The defendant is a chiropractor with a practice at 17 Bishop Hollow Road, Suite A, in Newtown Township.
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According to authorities, a woman reported a sexual assault to Newtown Township Police on March 8.
The woman told police she was Cirio's patient for about three years and during recent appointments began feeling more uncomfortable with Cirio's conduct.
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Authorities said she told police that she felt he was gradually moving his hands closer to her breasts during each examination.
During a March 8 visit with Cirio, the woman said he reached under her clothes and bra then felt both of her breasts while conducting a shoulder adjustment, the DA's office said.
The woman left Cirio's office and reported the incident to police that day.
The DA's office said Cirio was arrested at his home early Monday morning and released on $100,000 unsecured bail.
His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 25.
Cirio is represented by the Law Offices of Arthur Donato.
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