Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

‘Star’ French Doctor Accused of Fatally Poisoning 12 Patients Goes on Trial

Frederic Pechier allegedly caused cardiac arrests in 30 patients to demonstrate his skills, resulting in 12 deaths over nearly a decade, authorities say.

Summary by CTV News
A French doctor goes on trial next week accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, in an alleged attempt to show off his resuscitation skills and discredit co-workers.

6 Articles

More than three months of scheduled hearings, 55 victims' lawyers, 150 civil parties... The case for which Frédéric Péchier will appear in front of the court d'assizes du Doubs in Besançon from 8 September is presented as "unequivalent in the French judicial annals" by prosecutor Étienne Manteaux during his request for removal. "What is he ...

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 40% of the sources are Center, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

lequotidien.lu broke the news in on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal