Former critical care doctor William Husel is seen Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in a photo provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Husel was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday in the deaths of 25 hospital patients who authorities say were deliberately given overdoses of painkillers. He pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of murder, and a judge set bail at $1 million. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
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.
Such bonds typically require 10% of the total, though records don't give the amount and the bonding company declined comment.
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