Union Co. Chiropractor Charged In Patient Sexual Misconduct Case: UCPO

FANWOOD, NJ - A Union County-based chiropractor was charged this week after allegedly committing sexual acts on a female patient in his office, authorities said.

Grant L. Babbitt, 70, of Fanwood, was charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Fanwood Police Director Michael Bramhall and Officer-In-Charge Lieutenant Daniel Kranz said in a joint statement Thursday.

The charge stems from a report to Fanwood police of an inappropriate sexual encounter between the chiropractor and a 30-year-old patient. An investigation into the incident found that the encounter occurred in Babbitt’s South Martine Avenue office while the victim was being treated by Babbitt, according to the prosecutor’s office.

Babbitt was charged and released Tuesday pending a May 25 appearance in Union County Superior Court.

If found guilty, Babbitt could face up to 18 months in state prison on the fourth-degree criminal charge.

Those with additional information about Babbitt are urged to contact Fanwood Police Detective Sergeant Phillip Ugone at (908) 322-5000.