By Canadian Press

Doctor charged with painkiller murders released on bond

Jun 7, 2019 | 12:14 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A critical care doctor charged with murder in 25 patient deaths has been released from jail on bond after two days.

William Husel (HYOO’-suhl) is accused of ordering painkiller overdoses for dozens of Ohio hospital patients, including 25 named in an indictment this week.

Husel has pleaded not guilty and his lawyer says Husel was trying to provide “comfort care” for dying patients and didn’t intend to hasten their deaths, as prosecutors allege.

A judge set bond at $1 million. Husel was arrested Wednesday and records show he left Franklin County Jail on a surety bond Friday.

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

Such bonds typically require 10% of the total, though records don’t give the amount and the bonding company declined comment.

The Associated Press