Batavia chiropractor gets 60 years for child abuse

David Hanson, 44, received a 60-year prison sentence Tuesday in Kane County court for two felony counts of producing and disseminating child sexual abuse material. Judge D.J. Tegeler ordered Hanson to serve 30 years for each count. Hanson owned and operated Hanson Family Chiropractic in Batavia.

The former chiropractor pleaded guilty in September to the two Class X felonies. Both charges involved a victim under the age of 13 who was fully nude while being secretly recorded. Hanson received credit for 370 days already served and is eligible for day-for-day sentencing credit. He must register as a sex offender for life.

During the sentencing hearing, approximately 30 victim impact statements were delivered orally by the victims or the prosecutor. An additional 18 statements were submitted in writing to the judge. Matt Moyer, an attorney with Clifford Law Offices, described the conduct as disturbing and evil. "It is unspeakable what Mr. Hanson did," Moyer said.

Hanson was arrested in November 2025. He was accused of secretly recording more than 180 patients, including children, during treatments such as red-light therapy. He allegedly hid cameras in vents, fans, and other fixtures. In February, a Kane County grand jury indicted Hanson on 76 felony counts, including charges for unauthorized video recording.

MacKenzie, a former patient, shared her experience with the court. "I am no longer able to do things that I used to do without a second thought, like going to try on clothes in a fitting room or going to the doctor without feeling anxious and unsafe," she said. She added that the case affects the futures of all the victims.

Dozens of survivors have filed civil lawsuits against Hanson and his clinic. At his September hearing, attorneys stated that Hanson sold some of the recordings for profit. Maura White, a senior attorney for Romanucci & Blandon, noted the lasting impact of the images. "Not knowing whether or not these images will ever be removed from the internet, that is one of the most serious parts of the violation," White said.