Jefferson chiropractor arrested for child molestation

Thursday, February 11. 2010
A Jefferson chiropractor was arrested Thursday morning on charges of child molestation and sexual battery against a 15-year-old patient.

Dr. Luis Berbessi, whose office is located on Washington Street in Jefferson, turned himself into authorities Thursday morning.

Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman said the department had been investigating the allegations for the past week.
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#1 Anonomous on 02/13/10 at 07:43 PM [Reply]
Not shocked to hear about the creepy chiropractor. He sure did rip me off. What comes around goes around.
#2 M. Thomas on 02/15/10 at 02:26 PM [Reply]
I know and have worked with Dr Berbessi and he is a wonderful chiropractor. He is an outstanding individual that gives his time to the community. He is one of the best chiropractors that have came into the Jackson County area. He does Holistic medicine and has helped me to have better health. It is very unfortunate that a misunderstanding has taken place. To be accused of child molestation.....well I do believe that he has been falsely accused or misunderstood. This is totally out of character for him. I will stand beside him, until more facts have been placed before me. I am in the medical field myself and some procedures are sometimes taken out of context.
#2.1 D. Graham on 03/12/10 at 06:57 AM [Reply]
I couldnt agree more with every word you said . I have just found this out and the minute it was told to me i said there is no way. I am shocked.
#3 Anonomous on 02/17/10 at 07:11 PM [Reply]
This is all Bull crap. I do happen to know the family that is doing this to Dr. B and it is very unfortunate that these people would do this to such a great person. They happen to claim they are Christain's. Christain people would never make up something so horrible. This girl is VERY sick!!! Just like you said above....what goes around goes around!!! She will get hers!!
#3.1 THE "SICK" "LIAR" on 04/23/13 at 12:49 AM [Reply]
Have you ever thought that the child that was molested might look these things up now that she is older and see people like you calling her a liar and a sick person? What if your children were to get molested? you wouldn't believe them? what if i said i was the little girl that got molested by this sick creep when i was just 15? There was no "MISUNDERSTANDING" about the situation. Berbessi entered into a plea and is NOW ON THE SEX OFFENDERS LIST and is on felony probation. I am recommended to go to the chiropractor 3 times a week, so after this happened about 6 months later I was referred to a different chiropractor in Athens. Not only was I nervous but after doing all of the paper work and getting checked in I was turned down by this doctor due to him being friends with Louis. I no longer go to the chiropractor. I don't like going to the doctor anymore. I get nervous going around Jefferson because I don't know what I would do if i saw his face again. After the fact that I had came out about it TWO OTHER FEMALES had contacted people about having the same situation happen but would not come forward. Probably because they didn't want to be bashed like I have been in this post. So if you want to see someone sick, it's not me. Its yourself for calling me (a 15 year old girl at the time) sick and a liar, you are the sick fuck that has no clue what you're talking about OBVIOUSLY. And if you really knew me or my family i wish you would have the balls to come out from behind that computer and tell me who you are. It took courage, I am still embarrassed to this day, grossed out, and still dealing with emotions and the court. i won't ever forget Febuary 2nd it has changed my life, view on doctors, and my view on men.
#4 J.D. Scurlock on 03/03/10 at 07:47 AM [Reply]
People have a right to their opinions but to attack the girl or the doctor is just uncalled for. If he did do it then he will get whats coming to him and if he didn't do it hopefully that will come out as well. The problem is that people are no longer "innocent until proven guilty", especially in a case like this.. if a girl says you did it then you must have, and that is what is so sad.
#5 Chiropractor Buford ga on 03/11/10 at 01:14 AM [Reply]
Yeah, Chiropractic treatment is the most powerful natural curing method. I also like this natural method because it, the most viable treatment method than any other treatment method.
#6 D. Graham on 03/12/10 at 07:02 AM [Reply]
I am shocked I just found this out and there is no way it is true. I agree with M. Thomas, until all the facts are out I am standing behind him. I am a patient, all I know is how I have seen him act when i am present but getting to know him over the years. This is crap.
#7 Turbo Terry on 03/12/10 at 11:21 AM [Reply]
The weird thing is the initial story said it was a 15 year old MALE patient. Where did it suddenly change sex? How much do you really know D. Graham?
I have met "Doctor B" and still drive to Buford for my Chiropractor...but that it just my humble opinion.
Wait and see. Wait and see. It will all come out eventually.
#7.1 D. Graham on 03/14/10 at 10:31 AM [Reply]
All I know is from personal dealings with them. It is only my opinion.
#8 Back Cracked on 03/12/10 at 03:31 PM [Reply]
Look people, do any of you know the circumstances behind the allegations? No! Why? Because the paper did not release the information. On e because she is a juvenile and second because of the nature of the crime.
This young lady is brave to have come forward about what happened to her. I assure you that a warrant would not have been issued if probable cause did not exist.

No wonder women and children do not disclose sexual assaults and abuse. They become ridiculed and re-victimized as you all are doing in this case. I hope none of you will ever have to experience this trauma. It no only effects the victim, but the entire family.

If you don't have all the facts and circumstances about this or any other matter, don't be so quick to pass judgement or leave comments as you have.
#9 wow on 03/25/10 at 09:02 PM [Reply]
How could you be on this blog accusing this girl of being "very sick" when no one knows the details besides her, him, and the Jefferson Police Department? I agree with Back Cracked about women not disclosing the sexual abuse because they are ridiculed just like this. If this really happened you have no clue what this teenager is going through...she really must have balls to come forward and say something about this.
#10 former patient on 05/06/10 at 03:44 PM [Reply]
I am a former patient of Dr. Berbessi and at times he did seem a little weird. But in no way did he ever do anything that made me feel bad.

I am proud of this young lady for coming forth, It did take and still does take courage. As far as this being true only her and him really know what happened. But if it did, I ONLY PRAY SHE WILL GET COUNSELING FOR IT.
#10.1 hmmm... on 07/22/10 at 08:37 PM [Reply]
thank you.
#11 Miss-understood on 09/10/10 at 07:57 AM [Reply]
I had heard about this case some time ago, and after reading the details, I stumbled upon this page. My sincere hope is that the child who was assaulted never saw any of these awful slurs. Clearly the police would have never issued a warrant if there was not probable cause. I strongly suspect that the Dr.'s staff was
behind some of these ugly statements, which if I am correct in my suspicions, shows the professionalism and quality of people this man surrounds himself with. One last thought, the article detailing the account was borderline offensive to me as well. The writer continues to assert other Chiropractor's feelings concerning the possibility of "misunderstandings" during treatment. I believe a fifteen year old girl as well as the police investigating the matter can tell the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.
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