Ohio doctor gets 21 years-plus for sex crimes on patients, other counts; twin awaits trial

Ohio doctor sentenced to 21 years-plus in sex case

HAMILTON, Ohio — An Ohio pediatrician convicted of sex crimes involving former patients, money laundering and drug charges has been sentenced to 21 to 27 years in prison.

Fifty-four-year-old Mark Blankenburg, of Hamilton, was sentenced Friday.

A jury convicted him of gross sexual imposition, corruption of a minor and compelling prostitution. During his trial, four men testified the doctor molested or performed sex acts on them when they were teenagers.

A Butler County judge later convicted Blankenburg of drug trafficking and money laundering. Prosecutors say Blankenburg gave patients money and prescription drugs to keep them quiet about the molestation.

Blankenburg’s twin brother, Scott, also is a pediatrician and is awaiting trial on similar allegations.