George Tyndall, a former longtime USC campus gynecologist, has been found dead in his Los Angeles home. Tyndall was awaiting trial on sex-related charges involving 16 patients who accused him of inappropriate behavior during medical exams. According to his defense attorney Leonard Levine, a close friend discovered Tyndall unresponsive in his condominium after being unable to reach him. The cause of death is believed to be natural causes. The Los Angeles Times reported that no autopsy will be conducted.
Tyndall’s defense attorney stated that his client was eager to go to trial in order to prove his innocence. However, with his passing, the defense team will seek the dismissal of the case once a death certificate is available. Tyndall was facing 18 felony counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person and nine felony counts of sexual battery by fraud. The alleged crimes took place between 2009 and 2016 when Tyndall worked at USC’s student health center.
Earlier, eight charges involving five other women were dismissed due to their decision not to proceed or inability to contact them. Attorney Gloria Allred, who represented some of Tyndall’s alleged victims in a civil lawsuit, expressed shock at the news of his death. She stated that many of the victims hoped to provide victim impact statements during the trial and see Tyndall held accountable for his actions. Allred acknowledged that his death meant he would never face his victims in a criminal trial.
Tyndall had a scheduled court appearance in October, where the defense planned to request a lower bail and his release from electronic monitoring. One of the alleged victims urged the court to expedite the process. She expressed her desire to see justice served for all the victims who have been waiting for a resolution since a Los Angeles Times article was published about Tyndall five years ago.
The prosecutor highlighted that Tyndall, being an OB/GYN at a prestigious university, had gained the trust of his young patients. He emphasized that the victims were unaware of the nature of Tyndall’s actions and were unable to resist. The defense argued that many patients were uncomfortable with Tyndall’s conduct but did not consider it sexual until the media coverage portrayed it as such. They also criticized the investigation, claiming it was lacking.
In March 2021, attorneys representing hundreds of women who were sexually abused by Tyndall reached an $852 million settlement with USC. This settlement followed a $215 million class-action settlement approved in January 2020. USC has denied allegations of a cover-up and implemented new protocols and measures to address complaints and ensure patient safety following the scandal. Tyndall surrendered his medical license in September 2019.
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