Trial set to begin for former dentist accused of sexually assaulting patients

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The trial for Michael Hasson is expected to get underway this week.

Hasson is accused of sexually assaulting patients while they were sedated.

He was arrested in January of 2019 for the crimes.

More than 20 patients, ranging from 12 to 69 years old, have made sexual assault claims against Hasson.

Pretrial motions began Monday morning, with jury selection expected to begin Monday afternoon.