ND Doctor Acquitted of Rape Charges Back at Work

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo surgeon who was acquitted last year of drugging and raping his wife has resumed his medical practice at Sanford Health.

Sanford Orthopedics Clinic Vice President Darla Dobberstein says in a statement that Jon Norberg is a "highly skilled, excellent hand surgeon."

A jury about a year ago found Norberg not guilty of gross sexual imposition and reckless endangerment, following a nearly three-week trial. He could have faced up to life in prison if convicted.

The North Dakota Board of Medical Examiners in August reinstated Norberg's medical license. The medical watchdog panel had suspended his license in December 2011.

A home telephone listing for Norberg could not be found, and he could not immediately be reached at his office.