The indictment alleges that Mr. Beumel, before patients’ procedures, injected himself with fentanyl and exposed patients to those syringes, which were contaminated with his own Hepatitis C virus. According to the indictment, five patients contracted the virus as a result of his used syringes. The indictment also alleges that one patient died as a result from his tampering.
If convicted on all counts, Mr. Beumel faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
Read the FBI news release about Mr. Steven Beumel.
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