Former Yuma doctor in sex abuse case back in court

UPDATE (11:06 AM): Edsel Sandoval's attorney has asked for more time to review the plea offer from the state.

He will back in court on November 5.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - More evidence still needs to be examined in the case of a former Yuma doctor accused of sexually abusing his patients.

Edsel Sandoval has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of sexual abuse and sexual assault.

The alleged abuses dates back to April of 2022, with the victims being all women between the ages of 20- to 43-years-old.

A total of eight women have come forward and reported sexual abuse allegations against him.

His attorney says they are still in the early stages of examining evidence against his client and request more time for review.

A plea offer from the state is waiting on victim notification before it can be presented to Sandoval.

He will be back in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing.