A former Michigan physician has been sentenced to 35–60 years in prison after pleading no contest to dozens of sexual misconduct charges involving his wife, young children, female relatives and multiple unsuspecting victims recorded in private settings.
Oumair Aejaz, 41, received his sentence on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Oakland County Sixth Circuit Court. Prosecutors said the former doctor entered a no-contest plea to all 31 charges against him, concluding a case that authorities described as both extensive and deeply disturbing.
“This sentence ensures Oumair Aejaz will never again harm another victim,” Prosecuting Attorney Karen D. McDonald said in a statement following the ruling. “However, the damage he inflicted upon his victims will not go away with this resolution. We must continue to support them as they move forward from this trauma.”
Aejaz previously practiced at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township and Henry Ford Hospital Macomb in Clinton Township, according to CBS Detroit. His convictions include two counts of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, three counts of Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, four counts of Child Sexually Abusive Commercial Activity, 13 counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, and nine counts of Capturing or Distributing an Image of an Unclothed Person.
Authorities began investigating Oumair Aejaz in August 2024 after his wife discovered evidence suggesting he had secretly recorded her, their two minor children and several female relatives inside their home. The investigation later expanded, revealing that Aejaz had also filmed adults and children at Goldfish Swim School in Rochester Hills, as well as at hospital facilities and private bedrooms using hidden cameras, prosecutors said.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard condemned the crimes and praised the investigative team. “The exploitation of women and children — especially in some cases when he used his trusted position as a physician — is absolutely unconscionable,” Bouchard said. “This sentence reflects the gravity of his crimes and delivers the justice these victims deserve.”
According to the Sheriff’s Office, detectives and computer-crimes specialists spent months recovering evidence that was crucial to the case. Several related investigations remain active.
In addition to the criminal proceedings, civil litigation is mounting. Three women filed separate lawsuits in October alleging that Aejaz recorded and sexually assaulted them at Henry Ford Hospital in Macomb. They also claim that their complaints to the hospital were ignored, CBS News reported.
Attorney Matthew Piccirilli of Fieger Law, who represents the accusers, said the claimants chose to file individual suits despite an existing class action. “These people felt that their rights were not adequately represented, and they wanted individual claims,” he told CBS.
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Interesting read. The piece highlights serious abuse of trust and the need for accountability in all care settings. It reminds me how crucial safe practices are, especially when families are involved.