Doctor in murder case gets 2 new lawyers, June trial date
Posted Aug 28, 2019 1:53 pm.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio doctor charged with 25 counts of murder is now scheduled for trial next June and has two new lawyers, including one known for successfully defending high-profile clients such as Casey Anthony and Aaron Hernandez.
That lawyer, Florida-based Jose Baez, calls the charges against William Husel (HYOO’-suhl) “somewhat baffling.” Baez wouldn’t comment on defence strategy after a hearing Wednesday where some court dates were reset.
The Columbus-area Mount Carmel Health System found Husel ordered excessive painkillers for dozens of hospital patients who died.
He pleaded not guilty . His previous attorney said the 43-year-old doctor was providing comfort care for dying patients, not trying to kill them.
He’s now represented by Baez and Columbus lawyer Diane Menashe.
Mount Carmel has reached settlements totalling $13.5 million in lawsuits related to Husel.
The Associated Press