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Mental Health Worker Accused Of Sexually Abusing Patient

A mental health worker faces felony and misdemeanor sexual misconduct charges after he was  accused of sexually abusing a patient in Saratoga County.

62-year-old Brett Klersfeld of Valatie allegedly engaged in oral sex with a patient in the Town of Malta.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s office says the victim was incapable of consent by virtue of her being a patient and he being her mental health provider.

The conduct allegedly occurred between October and November of this year during treatment sessions.

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.