Frederic Pechier, an anaesthetist now suspected of poisoning patients in 32 cases (with 13 lethal outcomes) at the Besancon hospital arrives at the Besancon courthouse on March 8, 2023. (Photo by ARNAUD FINISTRE / AFP)
A French doctor goes on trial next week accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, in an alleged attempt to show off his resuscitation skills and discredit co-workers.