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WEST JORDAN — A Utah chiropractor has been convicted of exploiting the elderly.
Brandon Lee Babcock, 38, was convicted by a jury following a five-day trial on six counts of exploitation of a vulnerable adult, all third-degree felonies. He was found not guilty of four other counts.
Babcock, a chiropractor from Cedar Hills, claimed he was able to cure diabetes and other health issues, according to prosecutors. He advertised that potential patients would be given a free consultation with a chance to "opt out" within 30 days of beginning.
But between Oct. 26, 2010, and Feb. 22, 2012, prosecutors say Babcock charged potential clients tens of thousands of dollars, even though they told him they weren't interested in his program.
Prosecutors outlined 11 cases in court documents, all from victims in their 70s and 80s, who were billed for services they did not approve.
Babcock is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 25.
