Ohio Doctor Acquitted of Murder in 14 Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor in the deaths of multiple hospital patients.

Dr. William Husel was accused of ordering excessive painkillers for 14 patients in the Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System.

He was indicted in cases involving at least 500 micrograms of the powerful painkiller fentanyl.

Prosecutors said ordering such dosages for a nonsurgical situation indicated an intent to end lives.

Husel's attorneys argued during a weekslong trial that Husel was only practicing comfort care for his patients.

Husel would have faced a sentence of life in prison with parole eligibility in 15 years had he been convicted of a single count of murder.

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[enhancedutility]

I think he got away with going to jail as there is already a shortage of qualified doctors people will be surprised how many doctors get away with malpractice on their patients and not lose their licenses to practice medicine.

[Mz_]

Shoulda went to jail. Didn’t care about his patients to truly help better their lives simply enriched himself by feeding their addictions.

[johnnyz]

I promise the opioid companies paid for his lawyers.

[ImTheCrook]

Who is this? What Dr is it and where does he work? I got a mean toothache😏