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Scott Kline, Peabody chiropractor accused of secretly videotaping patients, faces new charges

North Shore chiropractor accused of spying on patients faces child pornography charges
North Shore chiropractor accused of spying on patients faces child pornography charges 00:19

PEABODY - A Peabody chiropractor who is accused of secretly recording patients is facing new charges.

Scott Kline, 44, of Middleton, is now charged with possession of child pornography. Prosecutors say he put a camera in the bathroom of a home and secretly recorded a minor he knew while she was taking a shower.

Police arrested Kline two weeks ago, saying he hid a spy camera in the bathroom of his practice.

Investigators received the original tip from a patient using the bathroom who spotted a black plastic coat hook hanging on the wall next to the toilet tank which looked out of place. When he looked closer, police say he saw a blue light on what looked like a "hidden spy camera," complete with a front lens, USB port, power switch and an SD memory card.

While executing a search warrant, police say they did not find a camera in the bathroom, but they did find SD cards, hard drives, and evidence showing that a camera had been there.

Police say patients or anyone else who believes they may be a victim in this case or who has any information should call Peabody Police at 978-538-6300 or 978-531-1212. They can also contact the Middlesex District Attorney's Office at 781-897-6725.  

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