Dr. Stephen Matthews, a Denver cardiologist charged with drugging and sexually assaulting a woman he met through various dating sites, has agreed to temporarily cease his practice. bottom.
A restrictive agreement with the Colorado Medical Commission went into effect on Monday.
Matthews’ criminal defense attorney had previously maintained that the doctor was innocent and had done nothing wrong.
Denver prosecutors have filed charges related to 10 women Matthews dated between 2019 and 2023. Many believe she was sexually assaulted by Matthews after she fell unconscious after drinking with Matthews at her home.
The agreement with the Colorado Medical Commission states that the commission met on May 19 to review “court records and reports that[Matthews]is facing criminal charges.”
In a document obtained by CBS News Colorado, Matthews denied violating the state physician law but said he was entering into the agreement voluntarily “to facilitate further evaluation of the matter.” ing.
The six-page agreement states that Mr. Matthews will not practice medicine for the time being, but the agreement is non-disciplinary and prohibits Mr. Matthews from engaging in unprofessional practice. does not mean
Matthews “agrees not to do anything that requires a license” […] while this interim agreement remains in effect. ”
The agreement remains in effect until final disposition or other disciplinary action is taken in Mr. Matthews’ case.
Matthews is being held without bail in Denver Prison.