Mount Carmel doctor William Husel murder trial
Dr. William Husel was acquitted of 14 murder charges on March 28, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, related to allegations of administering excessive doses of painkillers at Mount Carmel Hospital. As of March 28, 2026: Husel has filed a defamation case against Mount Carmel Health System, which had previously settled multiple wrongful death lawsuits. The trial, which began on March 1, 2022, followed Mount Carmel Health System firing 23 employees and its CEO resigning in July 2019 after identifying 35 patients who received potentially lethal doses of fentanyl ordered by Husel. Husel was initially accused of ordering excessive doses for patients, leading to 25 murder charges, with prosecutors dropping 11 charges before trial. The Ohio State Medical Board also suspended a neurosurgeon's license at Mount Carmel East Hospital on February 20, 2025, due to violations in patient treatment resulting in two patient deaths.
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2026
2 updatesDr. William Husel was acquitted of 14 murder charges related to allegations of administering excessive doses of painkillers at Mount Carmel Hospital. Prosecutors had dropped 11 other charges prior to the trial. He has since filed a defamation case against Mount Carmel Health System, which had previously settled multiple wrongful death lawsuits.
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A patient at Mount Carmel Grove City attacked an officer, grabbed his firearm, and discharged it, hitting a wall. The patient, Zachary Mair, was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
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2025
2 updatesA hospital employee at Mount Carmel East was seriously injured after being stabbed by a colleague in the hospital kitchen. The suspect, Makaela Wilson, was apprehended nearby and charged with felonious assault. No patients were involved in this incident.
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A neurosurgeon at Mount Carmel East Hospital had their medical license suspended by the Ohio State Medical Board. This action was taken due to clear and convincing evidence of violations of the Ohio Revised Code in patient treatment, which resulted in the deaths of two patients. The board cited that the neurosurgeon's continued practice posed a danger to the public.
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2022
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2022
1 updateThe murder trial of Dr. William Husel began, featuring testimony from alleged victims' family members and expert witnesses.
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2019
4 updatesDr. William Husel filed a lawsuit against Mount Carmel Health System, alleging defamation.
Mount Carmel Health System fired 23 employees and its CEO resigned following an investigation into fatal overdose deaths involving Dr. William Husel. Dr. Husel faced 25 murder charges, accused of ordering excessive doses of fentanyl for patients, with the hospital identifying 35 patients who received potentially lethal doses.
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Local prosecutors are investigating a doctor at Mount Carmel Hospital for allegedly prescribing excessive and potentially fatal doses of fentanyl to dozens of patients. The hospital reported at least 27 patients were near death and receiving intensive care, with investigations ongoing into allegations that the doctor ordered excessive pain medication doses leading to the deaths of at least 28 patients.
Ohio state police became involved in the investigation into Dr. Husel's actions at Mount Carmel.
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3 updatesDr. William Husel was immediately removed from patient-care duties by Mount Carmel Health System.
Mount Carmel broadened its internal investigation into Dr. Husel's prescribing practices after noting an abnormally high dosage of fentanyl for a patient.
Mount Carmel Health System received its first formal report regarding Dr. William Husel's conduct concerning patient care.
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