Prominent psychiatrist accused of multiple rapes admitted to hospital in serious condition

Prominent psychiatrist Jan Cimický has been admitted to the Military University Hospital in Prague due to a drug overdose and is in a serious condition, according to tabloid news site Blesk.cz.

In September, Cimický was charged with four counts of rape and 35 counts of extortion against his former patients, with the trial scheduled to begin on November 7. Around 30 women have accused him of sexual harassment or assault. The 75-year-old doctor and writer has previously rejected the accusations and said he intends to prove his innocence.