The number of alleged victims of Irkutsk psychologist Leonid Rybalко
The number of alleged victims of Irkutsk psychologist Leonid Rybalко, accused of sexual harassment and abuse during therapy sessions, has risen to 28, with four individuals having filed official complaints. After a public report by Baza, more victims came forward and one victim, Elena, reported the case to the Investigative Committee.
Consensus
- The number of alleged victims of Irkutsk-based psychologist Leonid Rybalко has increased to 28.
- At least four individuals have filed official complaints with law enforcement authorities.
- Rybalко is alleged to have engaged in sexual harassment during therapy sessions, including making inappropriate advances, physical contact, and proposing sex.
- One victim, Elena, initially stopped therapy after objecting to the behavior but later reported the incident after learning of other victims.
- After public reports, Elena decided to file a formal complaint with the Investigative Committee.
- Rybalко is believed to have fled to Israel.
- Two of the alleged victims are men.
Points of divergence
- The psychologist admitted to having intimate relationships with four patients. — riamo
- Elena was diagnosed with anxiety disorder after childbirth and divorce in 2021. — tg_bazabazon
- Another patient sought therapy in 2019 due to depression and received years of sexual harassment and threats to be institutionalized. — riamo
- Elena was diagnosed with anxiety disorder in 2021 after childbirth and divorce. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (2 sources)
- Number of victims of Irkutsk psychologist who harassed patients has grown to 28 — РИАМО
- Up to 28 increased number of victims of Irkutsk psychologist who harassed patients — new victims decided to seek help... — Baza