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Zvi Levran, a former hockey doctor in Michigan, has been sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison after pleading no contest to multiple charges of sexual misconduct involving young male patients. The sentencing follows a lengthy investigation into his inappropriate behavior that began in 2022. The court heard emotional testimony from victims, highlighting the impact of Levran’s actions on their trust in medical professionals. Levran must register as a sex offender and is under lifetime monitoring as he faces similar charges in Minnesota.
Oakland County, Michigan – Zvi Levran, a 68-year-old former hockey doctor in Michigan, was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison on April 29, 2025, after pleading no contest to multiple charges of sexual misconduct. The sentencing follows a lengthy investigation that began with initial charges in 2022.
Levran was convicted on 28 charges, which included 10 counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and 12 counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges emerged from four separate cases primarily involving young men and boys, many of whom were patients he encountered while providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams.
As part of his sentencing, Levran is required to register on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry and will be subject to lifetime monitoring. The court’s decision comes after emotional testimony from three victims, who described the profound trauma they experienced as a result of Levran’s actions. One victim spoke about the lasting destruction of trust in medical professionals due to the abuse they suffered.
The investigation into Levran’s conduct began in 2022 when he was first charged after an alarming incident involving a 19-year-old man who reported being sexually assaulted during a medical examination. Following this initial case, a number of other victims came forward, prompting further inquiries into Levran’s behavior.
Court hearings revealed troubling patterns in Levran’s practice. Testimonies indicated that he often required victims to remove their clothing during medical sessions and took inappropriate photographs of them. Investigators later discovered numerous such images on Levran’s mobile phone.
During the sentencing phase, the presiding Judge Yasmine Poles characterized Levran’s actions as “sociopathic” and expressed skepticism regarding his remorse for the harm caused to his victims. She indicated a desire to impose a stricter sentence had it been legally permissible. The prosecutor, Karen McDonald, commended the victims for their bravery in coming forward, highlighting the importance of their testimonies in seeking justice and preventing future abuse.
Levran, who earned the title of “hockey doctor” through his association with youth hockey teams, previously ran a medical practice specializing in urology in Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield. He remains in custody and is anticipated to face similar charges in Minnesota, where authorities believe there may be additional victims yet to come forward.
The severity of the crimes and their impact on the victims has sparked a conversation about the need for rigorous oversight and protection for young athletes. Levran will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum of 10 years in his sentence, but the implications of his actions will linger in the lives of those he victimized.
This case highlights the critical issues surrounding trust, safeguarding, and accountability in the medical field, particularly as it pertains to vulnerable populations such as minors in sports.
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