Texas Doctor Sentenced to Life for Intentionally Tampering IV Bags, Leading to Death and Multiple Cardiac Emergencies
DALLAS – A former anesthesiologist in Texas has been handed a life sentence amounting to 190 years after he was found guilty of deliberately tampering with IV bags, an act that precipitated multiple cardiac emergencies and the death of a colleague. Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., 61, faced charges including tampering with consumer products and drug adulteration at a trial presided over by Northern District of Texas Chief Judge David C. Godbey. In his ruling, Judge Godbey …