Free 'breast exams' earn man, 81, prison term

Broward Sheriff's Office

Philip Winikoff, 81, admitted to fondling two women in 2006.

An 81-year-old Florida man who claimed he was a doctor and went door-to-door offering free breast exams was sentenced to 13 months' jailtime on Friday.

Philip Winikoff, of Coconut Creek, admitted approaching women in a Lauderdale Lakes apartment complex in 2006 under the guise of a doctor who was performing complementary breast exams in the area. Prosecutors said two women were assaulted before Winikoff was caught.

At his hearing, a judge also said Winikoff will be on probation for 15 years after his release from prison under the terms of a plea deal reached with prosecutors this week, reported NBCMiami.com.

According to Prosecutor Lawren Zann, Winikoff, carrying a black bag, introduced himself as a doctor to his victims and got them to invite him into their apartments. The first woman's boyfriend was in a different room in the apartment as Winikoff massaged her breasts and asked her to undress, Zann said, reported Florida's Sun-Sentinel.

He then allegedly fondled her genitals before the woman stopped the exam. He immediately found his next victim in the same apartment complex, and repeated the ruse, Zann said.

Winikoff was charged with sexual battery and practicing medicine without a license. Several family members were in court on his behalf, including his wife, The Sun-Sentinel reported.

Had Winikoff been convicted at trial, he could have faced up to 55 years in prison.

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I am sorry.... I know its bad for me to laugh but I can't help laugh at a dirty old man.

OK laughter over.... Shame shame shame on him!!! At 81 what a dirty old perv!! still laughing....

I do have to say, HOW STUPID are you when a man walks door to door and you believe him that he is a real Dr!!!

Shoot stick to Avon, at least they have the make up to prove who they are!

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Reply#1 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 5:59 PM EST

13 months? After he was facing up to 55 years in jail? That doesn't seem right. Anyway . . .

For Shame you old goat! He could have taken $20 dollars and paid a "ho" who would have let him fondle her for a good 10 minutes. ODB - Old Dirty Bastard

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Reply#2 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:09 PM EST

wow people are gullible

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Reply#3 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 6:56 PM EST

Word to the wise: if an eccentric old man comes to your door offering "free breast exams," do not invite him inside.

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Reply#4 - Fri Dec 2, 2011 11:48 PM EST

lmao all i have to say is he had to get a littlw excite before he passes and if there that numb to let him then hey more power to him i think its funny myself

    Reply#5 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 9:27 AM EST

    He will be an ass et to his prison buddies.

      Reply#6 - Sat Dec 3, 2011 3:23 PM EST

      Another great story out of Florida!

        Reply#7 - Sun Dec 4, 2011 11:33 AM EST

        IS it me or has anyone caught this that this man is from the same place the 85 yr old woman that said she got hurt at JFK by security was going Saturday. I wonder if him and his wife was playing games and he got carried away.

          Reply#8 - Mon Dec 5, 2011 1:52 AM EST
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