US EditionUnlicensed New York City acupuncturist charged after patient's lungs collapsed, prosecutors say
- A New York City man has been charged with performing acupuncture without a license, leading to a dangerous situation where a woman's lungs were punctured during treatment.
- The man, named Lin, administered 17 treatments to the woman over several months, despite not being a licensed acupuncturist and never applying for a license in New York state. This highlights the potential dangers of receiving healthcare from unlicensed practitioners.
- As a result of the acupuncture treatments, the woman's lungs collapsed, and she had to undergo lifesaving surgery. She remained hospitalized for six days. This case underscores the importance of seeking treatment from competent and licensed professionals to avoid life-threatening situations.
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Who is Yong De Lin? NYC acupuncturist faces 25 years in prison for causing woman's lungs to collapse after 16 repeated therapies
Who is Yong De Lin? NYC acupuncturist faces 25 years in prison for causing woman's lungs to collapse after 16 repeated therapies NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Yong De Lin, 66, an unlicensed acupuncturist who nearly killed a woman in Queens, is facing up to 25 years in prison. Lin allegedly practiced acupuncture without a license and caused a female client's lungs to collapse, according to a news release by the Queens District Attorney’s office. How…
Unlicensed NY acupuncturist charged after patient's lungs collapsed
A New York City man has been charged with performing acupuncture without a license after puncturing a woman's lungs during treatment, sending her to a hospital for emergency surgery, prosecutors announced. Yong De Lin, 66, was indicted Monday on four criminal charges in connection with his unlicensed treatment of Shujuan Jiang, 63, between May and October of last year, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. According to the indictment, Jian…
Unlicensed New York City acupuncturist charged after patient’s lungs collapsed, prosecutors say
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has been charged with performing acupuncture without a license after he punctured a woman’s lungs during treatment, sending her to a hospital for emergency surgery, prosecutors announced. Yong De Lin, 66, was arraigned on four criminal charges Monday in connection with unlicensed treatments he performed on […]
Unlicensed New York City acupuncturist charged after patient's lungs collapsed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors have charged a New York City man with performing acupuncture without a license after they say he punctured a woman’s lungs during treatment, sending her to a hospital for
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