Additional charges have been brought against a South Jersey neurologist accused of having sexual contact with patients during medical examinations in his office.

Doctor Syed Jaffery
Doctor Syed Jaffery (Little Egg Harbor Police)
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Little Egg Harbor police brought three separate charges against Dr. Syed A. Jaffery of Premier Neurology in Egg Harbor Township on Tuesday, following a three-month investigation.

Another 40 patients came forward with similar allegations after the initial charges were made public. Of those, 22 victims were determined to have the basis for criminal charges. Six others reported incidents that did not fall within the statute of limitations.

Jaffrey now faces one ount of sexual assault, 20 counts of sexual contact,13 counts of harassment by offensive touching and three counts of lewdness. He is free on $100,000 bail after turning himself in on the additional charges.

This investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call Little Egg Harbor police at (609) 926-4129.

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