There were also “many other women (who) were placed in the same position, (but) those events occurred outside the statute of limitations,” and their cases could not be included for criminal charges, authorities said. During a news conference announcing the charges, Shapiro said, The details of these assaults are incredibly disturbing, and they are criminal. We know that they strike even deeper because Mr. Salsman abused his position of authority as a lawyer, and as a public official here in this county. The victims in this case were relying on him to be their advocate, to represent them at a time when they felt powerless. Instead, they ended up being preyed upon.”
A Pennsylvania county prosecutor was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting women who were his clients in criminal and child custody cases when he worked as a defense attorney.
People sound off on Bradford County D.A. s arrest for sexual assault
Chad Salsman, when he was a private attorney, would force female clients to have sex with him, some at his office in Towanda. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 10:41 PM EST February 3, 2021
TOWANDA, Pa. The Bradford County District Attorney is facing more than a dozen charges, including sexual assault, prostitution, and intimidation.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General said D.A. Chad Salsman, when he was a private attorney, would force female clients to have sex with him, some at his office on Park Street in Towanda.
The news of Salsman s arrest spread rapidly.
TOWANDA, Pennsylvania (WNEP) The Bradford County District Attorney is facing more than a dozen charges, including sexual assault, prostitution, and intimidation.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General said D.A. Chad Salsman, when he was a private attorney, would force female clients to have sex with him, some at his office on Park Street in Towanda.
The news of Salsman’s arrest spread rapidly.
“Us women, we have to protect ourselves, and when you have things like this happening, you really don’t know who to turn to,” said Linda Vargason of Le Raysville.
Investigators say Salsman represented those women in criminal cases or child custody cases.