On June 9, 2022, Palm Coast social worker, Robert Batie, had his license to practice as a clinical social worker in Florida revoked following a disciplinary action brought by the Florida Department of Health Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling just eight months following the Emergency Order. Batie has been a licensed social worker…
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PALM COAST SEXUAL ABUSE
Two Misdemeanor Battery Charges Filed Against Former Palm Coast Doctor Florence Fruehan
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has filed two misdemeanor criminal charges against former doctor Florence Freuhan in connection with inappropriately touching two female clients. At least five women in all have reported that their doctor, Florence Fruehan, made inappropriate and unwanted sexual contact with them. The five women range in age from 39 to 74. The criminal statute of limitations…
Palm Coast Social Worker Robert Batie Arrested, License Suspended After Allegedly Abusing Minor
Florida Department of Health Suspends Clinical Social Worker’s License After Sex Abuse Complaint On October 13, 2021, Florida’s Department of Health ordered the emergency suspension of Robert Batie’s license to practice as a clinical social worker in state. The emergency suspension comes two months after Robert Batie was arrested and criminally charged on counts of molesting and raping a 16-year-old…