Essex County hypnotist charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of child – NorthJersey.com

A Fairfield hypnotist was arrested on Wednesday and faces sexual assault charges, officials said.

Robert Bruckner, 55, of Randolph, owns Major Mindset Hypnosis Counseling in Fairfield. He was investigated because clients reported to police that they had gone for hypnotherapy services but that during the session Bruckner had subjected them to what was described as a prostate exam or asked clients to submit to a prostate examination, said Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens.

It is not known whether Bruckner assaulted any clients while they were under hypnosis, according to Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Conrad, who is handling the case.

Bruckner, who is not a licensed doctor, advertised hypnosis services to both adults and children. He was charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of child and practicing medicine without a license.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have information on the case should call its Office Special Victims Unit at 973-753-1130.

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