Hamilton Doctor Jailed for Decades of Sexual Abuse of Three Girls

'Only thing left is justice': Doctor jailed for decades-long sexual abuse of girls

WARNING: This story details sexual offending and may upset some readers. A doctor’s predatory sexual offending against three girls over more than three...

Hamilton doctor jailed for decades of sexual abuse of three girls

Former Hamilton doctor William James Reeder, 79, has been sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 50%, after pleading guilty to 15 sexual assault charges involving three girls over a period spanning from the late 1980s to 2024. The court heard Reeder used his position of trust and authority to offend against victims who were known to him and their families, causing long-term psychological harm. J…