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French Doctor Sentenced to Life for Fatally Poisoning 12 People

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ségolène Le StradicDecember 18, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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French anesthesiologist Frédéric Péchier was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths, between 2008 and 2017. Péchier committed the crimes while working at two clinics in Besançon, France. The court barred him from practicing medicine permanently and stipulated he will not be eligible for parole for at least 22 years. Despite denying the charges since the investigation began eight years ago, the court found him guilty after a 15-week trial. Péchier's lawyer announced plans to appeal the verdict. Lawyers for the victims expressed relief at the verdict, while also hoping an appeal would bring more clarity to Péchier's motives.

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RTL 30% Tedy ×250% Archibald Celeyron ×250% Stéphane Giuranna ×250% Besançon 60% France ×380% Frédéric Péchier ×895%

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Very Negative
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France

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