Trial date set for Michael Hasson

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A dentist accused of sexually assaulting patients while they were sedated will finally have his day in court.

The trial for Michael Hasson is set for September 9th.

Hasson’s trial was initially set for October 30th of 2023, but it was continued. A date for the trial had not been set until now.

Hasson was arrested in January of 2019 and charged with sexual battery and forcible sexual offense.

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

Wilmington Police say the alleged incidents happened between 2009 and 2019.