Doctor who sexually abused patients dies by apparent suicide in New York jail

Neurologist Ricardo Cruciani, 68, convicted of 12 counts including predatory sexual assault rape, was found dead at Rikers Island jail

A once-prominent neurologist convicted last month of sexually abusing patients killed himself on Monday at a New York City jail, two people familiar with the matter said.

Ricardo Cruciani, 68, was found unresponsive in a shower area in part of the city's notorious Rikers Island complex, the people said. They were not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity.