Ontario doctor acquitted of murder, criminal negligence charges in deaths of 4 patients

A doctor who formerly practised at a hospital in Hawkesbury, Ont., and was facing eight charges in connection to the deaths of four patients, was officially acquitted Tuesday. The Crown has indicated it asked for the verdict to allow a certain kind of appeal.

Ontario doctor acquitted of murder, criminal negligence charges in deaths of 4 patients
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A doctor who formerly practised at a hospital in Hawkesbury, Ont., and was facing eight charges in connection to the deaths of four patients, was officially acquitted Tuesday. The Crown has indicated it asked for the verdict to allow a certain kind of appeal.