In addition, the group allegedly altered oxygen levels for patients, leading to deaths by asphyxiation, police said.
Prosecutors allege de Souza pulled the plug on victims against the wishes of patients and their families, and in so doing broke the law. She did that to free up beds in the ICU and clear up the "clutter" the patients were causing, according to police.
De Souza was arrested in February, but was later released until trial. Her court appearance Wednesday is part of mandated monthly appearances to avoid going back to jail.
I actually heard this on the news last week. Doctors in Portugal are too privileges. I'm sure the rest of the world is no different. Some think they can play god. If this turns out to be true, I hope she goes to prison for a very very long time.
ReplyDeleteHer and her cronies! Things like this will be happening in America soon enough when the death panels are put in place after the socialization of our medical care.
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