Summary
A French anaesthetist named Frederic Pechier has been sentenced to life in prison for poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths. The trial took place in Besancon, France, and lasted three months. Prosecutors argued that Pechier poisoned patients to harm his colleagues and boost his reputation.
Key Facts
- Frederic Pechier, a 53-year-old anaesthetist, was found guilty of poisoning patients.
- He worked at two private clinics in Besancon, an eastern city in France.
- The incidents occurred between 2008 and 2017.
- Pechier targeted patients treated by colleagues he had conflicts with.
- The trial lasted 15 weeks and included technical medical testimony.
- Pechier was accused of poisoning patients to discredit other doctors.
- The victims were aged between four and 89 years old.
- Pechier denied the accusations and plans to appeal the verdict.
