Kane County, Illinois – A grand jury returned a 76-count indictment against a Batavia chiropractor, prompting an ongoing investigation into alleged child exploitation offenses.
According to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, the indictment was returned this week against David Hanson for offenses allegedly committed between January 1, 2016, and November 5, 2025.
Prosecutors allege Hanson was charged with 19 counts of creating child sexual abuse material, 24 counts of disseminating child sexual abuse material, one count of reproducing child sexual abuse material, 22 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, and 10 counts of unauthorized video recording. The charges range from Class X to Class 4 felonies.
Authorities allege Hanson secretly videotaped patients while they were undressed inside his chiropractic office and later possessed or disseminated those recordings online. Sixteen counts allege dissemination of victims recorded inside the office. Investigators believe he allegedly acted alone.
The case is being investigated by the State’s Attorney’s Office Child Exploitation Unit. Officials said investigators are continuing to identify and contact potential victims. The public may call (630) 444-3322 or email SAOVictimHotline@KaneCountyIL.gov.
Hanson is scheduled to appear in court March 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. in courtroom 313 of the Kane County Judicial Center. He remains detained at the Kendall County jail. Prosecutors note the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case may affect patients who visited the Batavia chiropractic office during the alleged time frame.
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