Ann Arbor acupuncturist who skipped 1999 sentencing appears in court
A former Ann Arbor acupuncturist charged with absconding bond for skipping a sentencing hearing more than a decade ago was ordered to stand trial.
Shouyu Chen, 66, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Washtenaw County District Court, records show. He stood mute to the absconding charge, which is punishable by up to four years in prison upon conviction.
Chen faces up to 15 years in prison at sentencing on Oct. 12 for third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving force or coercion. He was convicted of that charge in 1999, but never showed for sentencing.
He was apprehended earlier this month in Guam after getting off a flight from Hong Kong, authorities said.
A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Sept. 7. Chen remains in custody on a federal detainer.
Art Aisner is a freelance writer for AnnArbor.com. Reach the news desk at news@annarbor.com or 734-623-2530.
Comments
Paul
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 1:12 p.m.
I have been to an acupuncturist many times for low back pain,and, I NEVER complained about WHERE the doctor was placing his hands/fingers; to place a needle in the correct place,or,position for my problem.ANYONE, male or female,should not be so naive to think that a medical doctor is NOT going to make some type of contact, professionally,and medically, with the patient.It is VERY naive of ANYONE,TO THINK OTHERWISE.
chakro bagton-meyers
Mon, Aug 30, 2010 : 2:39 a.m.
what a prick!
Paul
Sun, Aug 29, 2010 : 9:17 p.m.
PERSONALLY! I feel that ANY,prosecutor, who allows this type/kind; of travesty to justice, is, a real stupid fool for being ALLOWED, to graduate from law school.In this particular case; HOW, is an acupuncturist, supposed to place needles in a patient, and not,touch her? IF, she went to an OB/GYN doctor, HOW, in hell would he examine her!
Brad
Sun, Aug 29, 2010 : 7:31 a.m.
We'll be on pins and needles awaiting the next installment of this gripping story.
Dave Gitterman
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 : 8:12 p.m.
I was on the jury for his trial, and got dismissed as an alternate. I don't even think he should have been found guilty; if 15 years for a crime like he's convicted of isn't "cruel and unusual punishment", I don't what is.
Soothslayer
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 : 3:32 p.m.
oops, sometimes you just can't escape the long arm of the law.