Ex-USC gynaecologist accused of sexually abusing students found dead

The former University of Southern California gynaecologist who allegedly sexually abused scores of female students on campus has died.

Dr George Tyndall, 76, was set to go on trial next year accused of inappropriate touching and harassment during examinations at the private Los Angeles university’s health clinic.

He was found dead at his home in the city on Wednesday, his lawyer told The Los Angeles Times.

USC has paid $1.1bn to settle claims made against it, the largest payout in higher education history. Tyndall treated thousands of women during his 27-year tenure at the university.

“He got away with it. Spent almost no days in jail. Caused untold suffering to hundreds, if not thousands, of students at USC. ….. I’m at a loss to explain this to my clients,” John Manly, one of the lead attorneys in the civil lawsuits told the newspaper.