Frédéric Péchier faces charges for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at Besançon clinics from 2008 to 2017. Twelve victims died.
Authorities investigated Péchier after Sandra Simard suffered cardiac arrest during routine surgery. Officials found a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag.
Allegations of Intentional Contamination
Prosecutors claim Péchier tampered with infusion pouches to undermine colleagues and then assisted during resuscitations, stating he “always had a solution.”
Péchier denies all wrongdoing. Victims ranged from 4 to 89 years old. His lawyers insist he will prove his innocence.
Lengthy, Technical Trial
Lawyers describe the trial as complex due to its scale and technical details. Péchier remains under judicial supervision and is not detained.
