Monday morning, investigators filed nearly 70 additional charges against a former pediatrician, Johnnie “Jack” Barto, accusing him of sexually abusing 29 more victims.

Barto was first charged in January 2018 with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old patient. Then in March and again in April, he was charged on separate, similar allegations of abuse of his relatives, who were children.

Investigators accused the 70-year-old of sexually assaulting patients at Laurel Pediatric Associates and Conemaugh Hospital.

The alleged abuse dates back to the late 1980s and the victims include boys and girls of all ages, as young as a two-week-old baby girl.

Barto is accused of inappropriately touching the victim’s breasts and genitals. His charges include involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault and endangering the welfare of children.

“Dr. Barto used his power and authority as a pediatrician and abused them in those instances to feed his own sick desires,” said Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Investigators said Barto waited for the victims’ guardians to leave the exam room or would use his body to hide the assaults. On occasion, parents would notice Barto’s actions and confront him during the victims’ exam, however, investigators said Barto would claim the assaults were part of a standard medical exam.

Barto’s medical license was revoked on January 22, 2018.

Shapiro said this investigation is ongoing and thanked the victims for their courage coming forward.

“It takes victims, oftentimes, a long time to come to grips with what happened, for them to have confidence that someone will believe their truth and to come forward and share what happened. That’s very normal and that’s not something that victims should ever be criticized about,” Shapiro said. No one should fear coming forward. Share that information with us.”

Barto’s lawyer, David Weaver, and Laurel Pediatric Associates did not return WTAJ’s phone calls for comment.

However, in a statement on the Laurel Pediatric Associates website, they wrote a message to parents, guardians and patients:

“Please know that, while this is a very difficult time for all of us, our first priority remains ensuring that your family continues to receive the very best care. We ask that you continue to reassure your children that our doctors and staff are here to take care of them whenever they need us.”

Barto’s bail was revoked in May. He’s currently being held at the Cambria County Jail.

If convicted, Shapiro said Barto could face life behind bars.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities believe there may be more victims. Any victim or family member with information can call the attorney general’s hotline: 412- 565-7680 or contact Richland Township Police: 814-266-8333.