Trial of oral surgeon accused of sexually assaulting patients continues, jury hears evidence

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — There’s an update on the trial of an oral surgeon accused of sexually assaulting more than 20 patients while they were unconscious. 

The trial of 55-year-old Michael Hasson continues in New Hanover County court Thursday. On Monday, a jury was selected for the trial with opening statements on Tuesday. Thursday, the jury reviewed evidence in the case, Including video recordings and photographs. 

Hasson is facing multiple counts of Sexual Battery, Indecent Liberties With a Child, and Sex Offense Charges.  

Hasson was arrested in 2019.