Jury Hears Competing Claims in David Sabatini Sexual Coercion Case
Chris Serres — Boston Globe
Summary
A jury is weighing conflicting accounts in the case of renowned molecular biologist David Sabatini, who faces allegations of sexually coercing a younger colleague. The defense argues Sabatini was victimized by a spurned former lover, while prosecutors contend he manipulated his position as a senior mentor. This high-profile case highlights workplace power dynamics and misconduct allegations within elite scientific institutions, raising important questions about oversight and accountability in research environments where hierarchical relationships can facilitate abuse.
