Osteopath Sentenced for Sexual Assaults on Two Patients in Brisbane

The two incidents occurred at times of rock bottom in Rochford’s life following the COVID pandemic when his business fell apart.

Statue of Lady Justice is seen on Central Local Court in Sydney, Australia, on July 5, 2017. AAP Image/Keri Megelus

A highly sought-after osteopath says he sexually assaulted two patients, one for an estimated 20 minutes, in a moment of madness and recklessness.

Bernard Michael Rochford’s income was simply turned off when COVID-19 pandemic health directives impacted his Brisbane business,  a court has heard.