Trial delayed for former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients
Jalen Fong
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The trial of a former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients has been delayed.
Edsel Sandoval was expected to begin his trial in September after pleading not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
A total of eight women have come forward with allegations against him with the alleged abuse dating back to April of 2022.
During a final pre-trial conference, both the state and Sandoval’s defense attorney agreed to move forward with the trial, but requested it be set back.
Judge Darci Weede moved the trial, which is now set to begin in January.
Sandoval will be back in court in September for a status conference.