Texas Surgeon Charged in Federal Case Over Falsified Records Blocking Liver Transplants
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A Houston surgeon, John Stevenson Bynon Jr., is federally charged with falsifying medical records to make five patients ineligible for liver transplant offers; three patients died and two later received transplants elsewhere. He pleaded not guilty, and a trial is set for April 6. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and fines up to $250,000 per count.
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- Renowned Houston surgeon allegedly faked records to block patients' liver transplants cbsnews.com
- Memorial Hermann physician accused of falsifying records to deny patients life-saving care indicted on federal charges Click2Houston
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