Dr. Zvi Levran, a former Michigan hockey doctor, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 10 to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving young male athletes. According to CBS News Detroit, Levran entered a no-contest plea to 28 charges in four separate cases, and he was mandated to also register on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry.
The case unfolded with the initial charges in 2022, after which multiple victims stepped forward to accuse Levran of abuse. These victims were primarily young men and boys whom Levran had encountered while purportedly offering medical assistance to youth hockey teams. One such victim, during a court hearing in late 2024, testified that Levran had asked him to remove his clothes for a follow-up visit and had taken pictures, prompting investigators to find multiple inappropriate images on Levran's phone. The conviction ensures he will serve at least the next decade behind bars, with sentences on the bulk of charges set at 10-15 years, and one charge carrying up to a 25-year sentence, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
In a court statement, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald didn't mince words, underscoring the extent of Levran's betrayal of trust: "Zvi Levran exploited his position as a trusted caregiver to abuse patients, including children. He now will be made to account for his crimes," as reported by CBS News Detroit. McDonald also praised the bravery of the victims, whose courage in coming forward played a crucial role in facilitating justice.
At the sentencing, Judge Yasmine Isshak Poles lambasted Levran, characterizing his actions as those of "a predator, a pedophile and disgrace to the medical profession," according to FOX 2 Detroit. Poles stated her desire to harshly penalize Levran, expressing frustration at the limitations set by the law.
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