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Dr. Lawrence Albert Bean, an emergency medicine physician in Dallas, was arrested for allegedly engaging in indecency with a child. Following his arrest, the Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended his medical license, citing public safety concerns. Bean is facing serious charges classified as a second-degree felony. As the investigation unfolds, the community is closely monitoring the implications for patient safety and Dr. Bean’s professional future. The specifics surrounding the allegations remain unclear, and the Preston Hollow Emergency Room has yet to issue a statement regarding the situation.
Dallas – Dr. Lawrence Albert Bean, a physician based in Dallas, was arrested on June 16 for indecency with a child by sexual contact, classified as a second-degree felony. The arrest was made by the Heath Police Department and comes amidst serious allegations against the emergency medicine doctor.
Following his arrest, the Texas Medical Board issued a temporary suspension of Bean’s medical license on Wednesday, immediately following the charges being brought against him. The Board indicated that allowing Bean to continue practicing medicine poses a continued threat to public welfare.
After his arrest, Bean was booked into the Rockwall County Jail where his bond was set at $25,000. He specializes in emergency medicine and primarily practices at the Preston Hollow Emergency Room, located on Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas. Concerns regarding patient safety have arisen in light of his recent legal troubles.
The Texas Medical Board has announced plans to conduct a suspension hearing as soon as practically possible. Bean will be provided with a 10-day notice prior to this hearing unless he chooses to waive it. Such hearings typically involve an examination of the evidence presented against the physician and a determination of whether the suspension should remain in effect or be lifted.
As of now, the Preston Hollow Emergency Room has not released any statements regarding the situation surrounding Dr. Bean. There is also uncertainty regarding the identity of his alleged victim; it is not clear whether the individual was a patient of Dr. Bean’s or someone outside of the medical practice.
The Heath Police Department has yet to offer any additional information about the specific accusations against Bean or any details that may help the public understand the nature of the case better. Attempts to reach Dr. Bean through his listed phone numbers have been unsuccessful, raising questions about whether he has acquired legal representation at this stage of the proceedings.
The temporary suspension of Dr. Bean’s medical license will remain in effect until further directives are issued by the Texas Medical Board, which will assess the matter based on the forthcoming hearing. The allegations are serious, and the case will be closely monitored by both the medical board and the community as it unfolds.
This incident brings to the forefront the critical issues of child safety and the standards physicians must uphold in their practice. As more information about the case becomes available, further implications for Dr. Bean’s career and the safety of his patients may emerge.
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