Family abuse incident in Pennsylvania results in stepfather's apprehension, following the discovery of a concealed camera.

In a chilling turn of events, Justin Rutherford, a doctor and former cast member of the popular ABC series "E.R.", found himself behind bars after pleading guilty to sexually abusing his stepson and another minor. The case gained national attention due to the involvement of actor Anthony Edwards, who met Rutherford's stepson, Tyler VanScyoc, through the "1 in 6" organization, a group that supports male survivors of sexual abuse.

The investigation began in summer 2021 when a hidden camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the Rutherford family's bathroom. Thousands of images of people showering, using the bathroom, and changing clothes were found on the device. The horrifying discovery led to Rutherford's downfall.

Rutherford was apprehended upon returning from Europe through Dulles International Airport in Virginia while under investigation. He was later convicted on charges including rape of a child and invasion of privacy, receiving a sentence of 26 years and 10 months to 70 years, with 12 years of special probation.

In addition to the sexual abuse charges, Rutherford was also convicted in a separate murder-for-hire plot. He received an additional concurrent sentence of five to 10 years for attempting to arrange the murder of his stepson from prison. His medical license was revoked following his conviction.

The case highlighted the prevalence of male sexual abuse, with an average of men waiting between 40 and 50 years before disclosing childhood abuse. VanScyoc, who spoke out about his abuse at age 16, decades earlier than most male survivors, bravely shared his story with one of his aunts and ABC News.

VanScyoc's body language changed when he learned he would never see or speak to his children again. Despite the heartbreak, he has moved on, getting engaged and starting work towards becoming a personal trainer.

Berks County Supervising Attorney Meg McCallum stated that it is shocking for people to believe that a doctor or a person in a position of trust could commit such acts. The case serves as a grim reminder of the importance of supporting survivors of sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Family abuse incident in Pennsylvania results in stepfather's apprehension, following the discovery of a concealed camera.