PENSACOLA DOCTOR FACING SEX ASSAULT ALLEGATION -- David Wayne
Walton County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A Pensacola doctor is facing rape accusations in Walton County. Channel 3 reports that 53-year-old Francis Herrbold -- who is a surgeon at HCA Florida Healthcare in Pensacola was arrested last Thursday on a sexual assault charge. The alleged sexual assault happened last June, the woman told deputies that she and Herrbold are acquaintances and were on a boat together, she says she went to sleep in a room on the boat and woke up to find Herrbold having sex with her. Herrbold reportedly told deputies the encounter was consensual and the two had been flirting all day. Investigators say Herrbold's account was discredited by other witnesses. Herrbold has been released on bond from the Walton County jail -- he's due back in court on March 21st. Herrbold has been suspended from HCA Florida Hospital.
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