Batavia Chiropractor Charged in 76-Count Indictment for Secretly Filming Patients

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A Kane County grand jury has returned a 76-count indictment against a Batavia chiropractor, David Hanson, who has been accused of secretly recording videos of child and adult patients while they were undressed or unclothed at his chiropractic office. Hanson faces charges including creating, disseminating, and possessing child sexual abuse material, as well as unauthorized video recording.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious breach of trust and violation of patient privacy that can occur when healthcare providers abuse their position of authority. It also raises concerns about the need for stronger regulations and oversight to protect vulnerable patients, especially children, from such exploitation.

The details

According to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, Hanson, the owner of Hanson Family Chiropractic, is accused of secretly recording more than 180 patients, ranging from young children to adults, mostly female, while they were undressed or unclothed in his office. Many of the recordings were allegedly taken from a red light therapy room. Hanson is charged with 19 felony 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.

• The alleged offenses occurred between January 1, 2016, and November 5, 2025.
• Hanson was arrested in November 2025.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Hanson is next due in court on March 12, and he is currently detained in the Kendall County jail while his case is pending. Authorities are still actively identifying and reaching out to potential victims.