Richard McGrath Archives

Moments before his trial on sexual assault charges, a former Sitka doctor takes a plea deal

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 6, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Over one-hundred jury questionnaires had been distributed for the trial of a former Sitka doctor accused of sexually assaulting women under his care. But no jury was needed: Moments before the trial opened, Richard McGrath took a two-year plea deal. Read More

Judge rules mistrial for Sitka doctor accused of sexual assault. New trial to be scheduled later this year

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 6, 2022 | Crime and Courts, Local News

Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate made the ruling Wednesday morning (7-6-22), on the second day of jury selection, after it became clear that there would be too few jurors left, once both parties had exercised their right to "peremtory challenge," and dismissed up to 11 jurors each. Read More

Sitka court sets steep bail for alleged sex offenses

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jun 11, 2019 | Crime and Courts, Local News

The Sitka Trial Court has issued a $100,000 arrest warrant for George W. Nelson III, accused of sexually assaulting a child. Mark Ruuti Jr. is being held pending $50,000 bail, on felony charges of sexually assaulting his wife. Former Sitka Community Hospital doctor Richard McGrath has entered not guilty pleas to two additional counts of sexually assaulting female patients. Read More

Felony count climbs to 13 in sexual assault case against Sitka doctor

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 31, 2019 | Crime and Courts, Local News

Two more felony sexual assault charges have been brought against a Sitka physician, bringing the total now to 13. A Sitka grand jury on Thursday (5-30-19) indicted 75-year old Richard McGrath on two counts of sexual assault in...

Doctor’s sexual assault trial now set for December

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 23, 2019 | Local News

A Sitka doctor accused of sexual assault will face trial in December -- but whether he has one trial or two is uncertain. 75-year old Richard McGrath was arraigned on three additional charges of sexual assault. Read More