Colorado cardiologist sentenced to more than 150 years in prison for sexual abuse and drug crimes

DENVER (KKTV) – On Friday, a Colorado cardiologist was sentenced to 158 years in prison for numerous sex crimes and drug crimes.

According to our sister station CBS Colorado, cardiologist Stephen Matthews has been convicted of eight sex crimes.

Matthews was charged after meeting women on dating apps, drugging 10 of them and sexually assaulting eight of them, according to CBS Colorado. He was convicted of assaulting another victim, with a total of eleven victims.

CBS Colorado said several victims shared their stories and experiences with Matthews during the court hearing.

“I am scarred by what happened to me that afternoon,” said one victim. “I have been in therapy for the past 18 months. Stephen Matthews took away the normal look for me.”

CBS Colorado said applause could be heard in the Denver courtroom when Matthews’ sentencing was announced. He was found guilty in August of nearly all of the sexual assault charges he was accused of.