OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Police in Owensboro are investigating after serious allegations were made against a local foot doctor.

On June 10, 2024, Owensboro Police say they were contacted by a woman who claimed 81-year-old Dr. Sheldon Simon sexually abused her.

The woman told police that while seeing Dr. Simon for a podiatry appointment, he asked her if she knew anyone that could clean his office.

The victim says she was homeless and could use the cash, so she offered to clean for him.

According to OPD, the victim was picked up by Dr. Simon on a later day so she could clean his office.

The victim told police she started to clean but was interrupted by Dr. Simon, who asked if she could massage a kink out of his back.

The victim says she agreed to do it and Dr. Simon took his shirt off f

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