A criminal court in eastern France found Frédéric Péchier guilty of 30 poisonings: 12 murders and 18 attempted murders. His sentence includes a 22-year period during which he is ineligible for parole and a permanent ban from practicing medicine. His lawyer announced he will appeal the verdict.

A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.

Former top medic described as ‘Dr Death’ by prosecutors poisoned 30 people ranging in age from four to 89