California Healer Sentenced in UK for Fatal 'Slapping Therapy'

Hongchi Xiao, an alternative healer from California, was sentenced to 10 years in a U.K. prison for the manslaughter of Danielle Carr-Gomm, a diabetic woman who died after stopping her insulin during his 'slapping therapy' workshop. Xiao, who promotes paida lajin therapy, was found guilty of gross negligence for failing to seek medical help as Carr-Gomm's condition worsened. Previously convicted in Australia for a similar incident, Xiao continues to advocate his controversial methods despite their lack of scientific basis and associated risks.