Former Sands Point Doctor Arraigned for Tampering With Jury at Rape Trial: DA

An unlicensed psychiatrist from Sands Point who was convicted of raping one of his patients in 2012 was arraigned Friday for dressing in a disguise and tampering with the jury while he was on trial back in March, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.

According to the DA, Marshall Hubsher, 67, disguised himself in court, entered a private jury room and taped falsified jury instructions to the tables and doors on March 21. The note gave examples of reasonable doubt, the DA said.

Surveillance footage shows Hubsher allegedly entered the courthouse wearing a leather jacket and baseball cap while holding newspapers. He then left the courthouse with the newspapers and returned a short time later dressed in a suit and using a walker, the DA said.

“[Hubsher] allegedly put on a disguise and attempted to tamper with a jury while it was deliberating his fate in another case,” DA Singas said. “The integrity of the jury process is at the heart of our justice system and we will not tolerate anyone trying to tamper with or threaten jurors in Nassau County.”

At his arraignment, Hubsher was charged with third-degree burglary and 13 counts of first-degree attempted tampering with a juror. Bail was set at $49,000 cash or bond and the he is due back in court on Jan. 18.

He faces up to 2 ⅓ to 7 years in prison if convicted of the top count.

Hubscher has also been arrested for allegedly selling prescriptions for addictive drugs to patents for cash.

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