LaGrange addiction clinic program director accused of sexually abusing multiple patients

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A program director at an opioid addiction clinic in Troup County has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.

Roderick Banscomb, 49, is accused of abusing at least seven patients at a methadone treatment clinic in LaGrange. Methadone is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

Banscomb’s full fees include:

• Nine counts of first-degree improper sexual conduct by an employee
• Four counts of second-degree improper sexual conduct by an employee
• Sexual violence four times
• A simple battery
• Three cases of compliance

“Those who struggle with addiction and are brave enough to seek help should not be victimized when they are most vulnerable,” Carr said in a statement. “The opioid epidemic has claimed far too many lives across our state, and any provider who attempts to take advantage of Georgians in recovery will be held accountable.” We cannot emphasize enough how proud we are of these women , for the courage they have shown in this process, and we will continue to fight every day to ensure that justice is served.”

The year-long investigation involved multiple agencies, including the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Division, FBI Atlanta, DEA Atlanta Division and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.

“The crimes committed by Roderick Branscomb are heinous, despicable and a fundamental breach of patient trust,” Robert J. Murphy, special agent in charge of the DEA Atlanta Division, said in a statement. “Through hard work, this person was removed from a position of authority.”

Branscomb was charged on September 18th and arrested on September 26th.

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