80-year-old gynecologist charged with sex assault of patients in South Jersey

An 80-year-old gynecologist, Jerome Check, has been charged with three counts of second-degree sexual assault in Burlington County. Prosecutors allege the assaults occurred during appointments at his Mount Laurel office between December 2024 and March 2025. Two victims claimed they were subjected to invasive examinations without prior notice. Check’s attorney has denied the allegations, stating the doctor is innocent and that the charges are unfounded.