Atlanta doctor Dr. Jackson Gates found liable for posting autopsy images without consent; parents sued for emotional distress, privacy invasion, and fraud.

Atlanta doctor Dr. Jackson Gates has been found liable for posting graphic images of a decapitated baby's autopsy on social media without the parents' consent. The parents, Jessica Ross and Treveon Taylor, sued Gates and his business, Medical Diagnostic Choices, for intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and fraud. Gates claimed he posted the images for educational purposes, but the judge will determine the amount of damages to be paid to the family at a later date.

March 14, 2024
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