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The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has provided an update regarding the ongoing investigation involving Batavia chiropractor David Hanson regarding the illicit recording of underage patients in his clinic.
Hanson was arrested last month and charged with five counts of Producing Child Pornography, three counts of Disseminating Child Pornography, six counts of Possessing Child Pornography and three counts of Unauthorized Video Recording of a Minor Through/Under the Clothes.
Based on the information gathered to date, investigators believe that David Hanson acted alone. At this time, there is no evidence indicating that Hanson’s family members or the employees of Hanson Family Chiropractic were aware of or involved with the alleged criminal activity.
The State’s Attorney’s Office has received more than 1,500 calls and emails to the dedicated tip line from potential victims. Investigators in the Child Exploitation Unit have begun identifying possible victims and will be actively reaching out over the coming weeks to those individuals.
A dedicated webpage has been created to provide the public with updates on the case. It can be accessed at https://sao.kanecountyil.gov/Pages/Hanson.aspx. This webpage will display the most up-to-date information on the case as well as frequently asked questions.
Individuals who have already reached out to the State’s Attorney’s office via the tip line do not need to reach out again.
Hanson is currently detained in the Kendall County jail while his case is pending. His next court date is set for January 8, 2026 at 9 am in courtroom 305 of the Kane County Judicial Center,
