Batavia Chiropractor Charged with Videotaping Undressed Child Patients, Now Accused of Sharing Videos

David Hanson, 43, faces 76 charges, including creating, disseminating, and possessing child sexual abuse materials

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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A chiropractor in Batavia, Illinois named David Hanson, 43, has been accused of secretly videotaping his undressed child patients and is now facing 76 charges, including 16 counts of sharing those videos as child sex abuse materials. Authorities believe at least 180 patients were recorded, and four patients, including two children, have filed a lawsuit against Hanson.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious breach of trust and violation of privacy when a medical professional exploits their position of authority to secretly record and distribute videos of their vulnerable patients, especially children. It raises concerns about the need for stronger oversight and safeguards in healthcare settings to protect patients, particularly minors, from such egregious abuse.

The details

According to prosecutors, Hanson was first arrested in November 2025 on suspicion of videotaping young patients while they were undressed and receiving red-light therapy at his chiropractic office. A grand jury has now indicted him on 76 charges, including 19 counts of creating child sexual abuse material, 24 counts of disseminating child sexual abuse material, one count of reproducing child sexual abuse material, 22 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, and 10 counts of unauthorized video recording.

  • Hanson was arrested on November 6, 2025.
  • The grand jury indictment on the 76 charges occurred this week.

The players

David Hanson

A 43-year-old chiropractor in Batavia, Illinois who is accused of secretly videotaping his undressed child patients and sharing the videos as child sex abuse materials.

Kane County Prosecutors

The prosecutors who have charged Hanson with 76 counts, including creating, disseminating, and possessing child sexual abuse materials.

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What’s next

Hanson will face trial on the 76 charges, and the four patients who have filed a lawsuit against him will continue their civil case.

The takeaway

This disturbing case underscores the critical need for stronger safeguards and oversight in healthcare settings to protect patients, especially minors, from exploitation and abuse by trusted medical professionals. It serves as a sobering reminder of the lasting trauma that can result from such egregious violations of privacy and trust.