Davidow Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges at Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents amidst Ongoing Investigation into Patient Abuse

The former medical director of Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Daniel Davidow, who has worked at the facility treating vulnerable young patients dealing with complex health conditions like chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders was found not guilty on Friday in a sexual assault trial where Judge B. Elliot Bondurant acquitted him of two counts each for felony indecent liberties charge and object sexual penetration charges. Davidow’s attorney Craig Cooley stated that the verdict followed due process as it depended on evidence presented at court and highlighted his client’s innocence while criticizing accusers who he believes are trying to profit from their claims through a pending civil lawsuit against him, Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, and its parent company. The two teenage girls accused Davidow of groping them during physical examinations as part of the admissions process when they were patients at Cumberland’s residential facility that deals with complex cases involving medically-fragile children from different states under court order while their parents are unavailable for any reason whatsoever. Despite his legal exoneration, Davidow’s attorney said it would be difficult to reverse the damage done by false accusations on a person’s character and reputation as he urged people not to judge him based solely on allegations but rather rely on facts presented in court during proceedings that are open for public scrutiny. Virginia State Police began investigating staff at Cumberland Hospital following reports of sexual assault involving patients, according to previous media coverage provided by officials familiar with the situation while refusing comment specifically linking Davidow’s case to this investigation. Two other former hospital employees have been charged in connection with patient abuse: a psychotherapist accused of sexually abusing a patient died via suicide just hours before he was set to plead guilty, and another staff member involved in intentionally burning a disabled child using scalding water received a year-long prison sentence after admitting guilt.