A Draper plastic surgeon is facing a slate of serious felony charges after a former employee told police he sexually assaulted her multiple times over several years, both outdoors and inside his clinic. Jed Reed Bindrup, 63, has denied having any sexual contact with the woman, according to investigators.
Police allegations and charges
Prosecutors have charged Bindrup with two counts of object rape and four counts of forcible sexual assault, according to FOX 13 News. Authorities say he is being held without bail and was scheduled for an initial court appearance on Friday.
The case started after the woman reported that on Sept. 13, 2020, she was at a trailhead when someone came up from behind and grabbed her breasts and buttocks. Draper police opened an investigation following that report.
Clinic background
Bindrup is a board-certified plastic surgeon who runs a practice in Draper, with an office listed at 11762 S State St., Suite 260. Professional bios and his clinic materials describe decades of work in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. According to Bindrup's practice website, he is affiliated with local hospitals and maintains a private practice in the Salt Lake Valley.
Alleged pattern and timeline
After the 2020 trailhead report, the woman later told investigators that additional assaults took place inside Bindrup's offices. Detectives say there were at least 10 more incidents between February 2021 and August 2024.
Other employees told police that Bindrup frequently sought out the woman and that she often spent extended time in his office. When detectives interviewed him, Bindrup said he met with her about once a month but denied any sexual activity, according to FOX 13 News.
Legal implications
Under Utah law, object rape is defined as nonconsensual penetration with an object, and forcible sexual offenses cover sexual contact achieved through force or restraint. Both are felony offenses when proven in court and carry the possibility of significant prison time. The object rape statute is set out in Utah Code 76-5-402.2.
What’s next
For now, Bindrup remains in custody while the case works its way through the courts and prosecutors consider whether to pursue any additional charges. Court records, including upcoming hearings and filings, can be monitored through the Utah Courts public case search.
Resources
People who have experienced sexual violence can access confidential help and referrals through the national RAINN hotline and local victim services agencies. The hotline and additional resources are available 24/7 at RAINN.
