Georgia doctor who posted videos of decapitated baby found liable in court
A Georgia doctor who was sued by a couple who accused him of posting their decapitated newborn baby on social media has been found liable in court.
A Georgia doctor who was sued by a couple who accused him of posting their decapitated newborn baby on social media has been found liable in court.
Dr. Jackson Gates and his business, Medical Diagnostic Choices, were sued in civil court by Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr. in September.
They had hired him to perform an independent autopsy on their baby, who they called Baby Isaiah. The baby died during delivery in July 2023, after which Gates allegedly posted “graphic and grisly” videos of the autopsy on social media without the parents’ knowledge or consent.
On Thursday, a Fulton County judge granted a default judgement against Gates and his business because they failed to respond to the civil suit. They were found liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and fraud.
However, the merits of the claims in the suit were not determined. A bench trial will determine the amount of damages owed to the parents.
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