UPDATE: Sevierville doctor facing multiple rape, sexual battery charges

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Updated: 12:21 PM Mar 11, 2009 UPDATE: Sevierville doctor facing multiple rape, sexual battery charges A Sevierville doctor was arrested Wednesday for allegedly raping and sexually battering multiple victims at his office, according to a release from District Attorney General James B. Dunn. Posted: 11:21 AM Mar 11, 2009	Dr. Rodney Carter (Photo Courtesy: Sevier County Sheriff's Department)

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SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A Sevierville doctor was arrested Wednesday for allegedly raping and sexually battering multiple victims at his office, according to a release from District Attorney General James B. Dunn.

Dr. Rodney Carter, 50, 857 Amy Lea Drive, allegedly raped and sexually battered three different victims, according the Dunn's release.

One of the victims is a minor, according to City of Sevierville spokesman Bob Stahlke.

"The alleged victims are three male patients, and the incidents reportedly occurred in 2007 and 2008," Stahlke said in a release.

Dunn's release states that Dr. Carter is being held on a $200,000 bond.

Carter is set to be arraigned in Sevier County Circuit Court on March 30.

A rape conviction carries an eight to 12 year sentence, and a sexual batter conviction carries a one to two year sentence.

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Posted by: Barbara Location: Sevierville on Jun 9, 2009 at 10:10 PM

I can not believe this about Dr. Carter. I was so happy to find a Dr. that cared about the outcome of what was going on in my health and life. What a sad day for him and his family. I hope this proves to be wrong.

Posted by: Kay Location: Sevierville on Mar 16, 2009 at 01:47 AM

I think everyone should remember that he has not been found guilty yet. I know that people are often unjustly accused. He may be completely innocent.

Posted by: Stacy Location: sevierville on Mar 12, 2009 at 03:57 PM

I do not presonally think he has done anything. I think people are jumping to conclusions. And I do not think addresses should be mentioned in articles.

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