Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients indicted in child porn case

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Saturday, February 21, 2026
Suburban chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients indicted

BATAVIA, Ill. (WLS) -- A grand jury has indicted a west suburban chiropractor accused of secretly recording his patients on Friday, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office said.

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The Kane County grand jury returned a 76-count indictment against David Hanson.

He is charged with:

  • Creating Child Sexual Abuse Material, Class X felony (19 counts)

  • Disseminating Child Sexual Abuse Material, Class X felony (24 counts)

  • Reproducing Child Sexual Abuse Material, Class X felony (1 count)

  • Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material, Class 2 felony (22 counts)

  • Unauthorized Video Recording, Class 4 felony (10 counts)

Investigators say Hanson secretly recorded patients, including children, as they undressed at his Batavia office between 2016 and 2025.

Hanson's next court date is set for March 12.

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For more information on the case, visit sao.kanecountyil.gov.

Officials have asked any potential victims to call (630) 444-3322 or email SAOVictimHotline@KaneCountyIL.gov.

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