1. Alaska’s former top child abuse doctor Barbara Knox resigns from Florida job after investigation finds ‘hostile workplace’ – Anchorage Daily News (July 10, 2025)
Dr. Knox resigned from her pediatric forensic position at the University of Florida after internal findings revealed a hostile work environment in Jacksonville, echoing similar issues during her time in Alaska and Wisconsin WNA News+13Anchorage Daily News+13Wisconsin Watch+13.
📅 2. UF child abuse pediatrician resigns after investigation into workplace conduct – The Independent Florida Alligator (July 7, 2025)
Details an HR investigation that confirmed Knox bullied staff and created a toxic workplace across roles in Wisconsin, Alaska, and Florida. Highlights an overturned Wisconsin court case that initially relied on her testimony The Independent Florida Alligator.
📅 3. After Wisconsin Watch investigation, Florida TV station examines former University of Wisconsin child abuse doctor – Wisconsin Watch / First Coast News (May 2024)
Wisconsin Watch reports Knox's disputed child abuse diagnoses during her time in Wisconsin and Alaska. Notably, a Georgia couple’s case in Florida, influenced by Knox’s assessments, drew TV scrutiny Facebook+13Wisconsin Watch+13Wisconsin Watch+13.
📅 4. Mass exodus at Alaska child abuse clinic as former Wisconsin doctor accused of bullying, misdiagnoses – TMJ4 via Wisconsin Watch (Dec 2021)
Reveals a mass staff departure from Alaska CARES under Knox’s leadership, with allegations of bullying and medical misjudgment. Also notes her 2019 departure from UW amid controversy Wisconsin Watch+3TMJ4 News+3Anchorage Daily News+3.
📅 5. Child abuse cases sparked by Dr. Barbara Knox rejected by Wisconsin judge, jury and prosecutor – Wisconsin Watch / WPR (Dec 2021)
Examines several cases in Wisconsin where Knox’s recommendations triggered legal action, only to be later dismissed or acquitted—including one where a family was wrongly charged Wisconsin Watch+3Wisconsin Watch+3Wisconsin Watch+3.
📅 6. Jury rejects child abuse charge triggered by former University of Wisconsin doctor – Wisconsin Public Radio (Nov 2021)
A Dane County jury cleared a daycare provider after Knox’s “obvious child abuse” diagnosis was discredited in court—her key testimony was removed from the trial First Coast News+7WPR+7TMJ4 News+7.
📅 7. Two couples sue former UW child abuse doctor for alleged misdiagnoses – Wisconsin Watch (Aug 2022)
Covers legal action by two families alleging Knox’s misdiagnoses led to wrongful child abuse investigations. Highlights that several cases lacked sufficient evidence and were dropped Wisconsin Watch.
📅 8. State v. Welton appellate brief – Wisconsin court documents (2023)
A legal brief that highlights criticism of Knox for allegedly bullying colleagues and influencing abuse reports, which impacted witness credibility in trial TMJ4 News.