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Dr. Kelly L. Evans
Chris Edwards
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Woodville – Last week, a longtime Tyler County doctor was acquitted of multiple charges.
Dr. Kelly L. Evans, who was charged with continued child sexual abuse and child indecency in June 2019, was acquitted by a Tyler County jury on Friday. November 4th, after a one-week trial.
Evans’ trial was preceded by a visit to 410 Judge Michael Mays.th district court. Evans’ attorney, Ryan Gertz, praised Mays for facilitating a “fair and efficient trial.”
Evans, Gerts said, “I am grateful to the citizens of Tyler County for serving on this jury and getting a fair result. He added that he is grateful to
Evans worked as an associate medical director at a dedicated medical center in Woodville. This marks his return to Tyler County medicine. He also worked long term at Tyler County Hospital and his CHI St. Luke’s.
Gertz, who emphasized that the allegations were not related to patient care, presented a defense that cited a “nasty multi-year divorce” as the cause of the sex crimes allegations.
“Ultimately, revenge and greed often drive parties in divorce proceedings to false accusations to inflict financial, reputational, and emotional pain on estranged spouses,” Gertz said. says.
After the indictment was served, Evans’ medical license was suspended. The moratorium, which took effect on July 24, 2019, will remain until the Texas Medical Commission meets again to take further action. Gertz said the license will be reinstated.
