Vero Beach doctor sentenced to 1 year in jail for battery after complaints pile up

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A well-known physician in Vero Beach has been sentenced to one year in jail for battery, following multiple allegations of inappropriate conduct that date back over a decade, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday.

The Sheriff’s Office said that 63-year-old Dr. Christopher Olenek, a physician who was trusted by his patients and staff, faced allegations involving nine reported incidents dating back to 2011.

Detectives arrested Dr. Olenek in 2025 after receiving reports of inappropriate touching involving both patients and staff…

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