Suit: Practice, Hospital Covered For Pedophile Pediatrician

EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A civil suit says a Pennsylvania pediatric practice knew that one of its physicians was a threat to molest young patients but covered it up.
The suit says Laurel Pediatric Associates in Johnstown knew at least two decades ago that Dr. Johnnie Barto’s patients were in “serious danger,” but allowed him to treat – and molest – children, explaining away parents’ complaints about his sexual misconduct.
Barto was sentenced in March to at