Meningitis Outbreak

Glenn Chin, supervisory pharmacist at the now-closed New England Compounding Center, leaves federal court after attending the first day of his trial in Boston in Sept. He was found guilty of dozens of counts but acquitted of 25 counts of second-degree murder. (Steven Senne/AP)

Glenn Chin To Be Sentenced In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

A Massachusetts pharmacist convicted of mail fraud and racketeering in connection with a deadly meningitis outbreak is set to be sentenced.

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Jan 31, 2018

Pharmacist In Deadly Meningitis Case Is Found Guilty Of Some Charges, But Not Murder

The supervisory pharmacist at the now-closed compounding pharmacy in Framingham that's blamed for a fatal meningitis outbreak was convicted on charges of mail fraud and racketeering.

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04:35Oct 26, 2017

Glenn Chin, the supervisory pharmacist at the now-closed New England Compounding Center, departs federal court after attending the first day of his trial on Sept. 19. (Steven Senne/AP)

Pharmacist Acquitted Of Murder In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Case

Glenn Chin was convicted of racketeering, conspiracy and mail fraud, but was found not guilty of causing the deaths of 25 people who were injected with mold-tainted drugs.

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Oct 25, 2017

Quality Control Worker Says She Was Afraid Of Pharmacist At Center Of Meningitis Outbreak

Annette Robinson, who worked at the New England Compounding Center from 2005 to 2012, testified that Glenn Chin ignored her reports of contaminated drug samples.

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04:36Oct 6, 2017

Doctor Whose Patients Died Testifies In Trial Of NECC Pharmacist Accused In Meningitis Deaths

In the third week of the federal trial of a supervisory pharmacist at the New England Compounding Center where a deadly national outbreak of fungal meningitis originated, the focus is...

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04:16Oct 3, 2017

The former supervisory pharmacist for the New England Compounding Center, Glenn Chin, center, leaves the federal courthouse in Boston, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, with his attorney. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Mass. Pharmacist Put Speed Over Safety Before Meningitis Outbreak, Prosecutor Says

Glenn Chin is charged with second-degree murder, conspiracy and other crimes under federal racketeering law.

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Sep 19, 2017

Barry Cadden, president of the New England Compounding Center, followed by members of his legal team, arrive at the federal courthouse in Boston for his sentencing. (Stephan Savoia/AP)

Cadden Sentenced To 9 Years In Meningitis Case As Questions Around Verdict Slip Swirl

The sentence given to Barry Cadden was a disappointment for victims of tainted injections prepared by the New England Compounding Center.

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06:03Jun 27, 2017

Barry Cadden, president of the New England Compounding Center, along with members of his legal team, arrive at federal court in Boston for sentencing Monday. (Stephan Savoia/AP)

Barry Cadden Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Role In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Judge Richard Stearns sentenced the former head of the NECC to nine years in prison for the meningitis outbreak that killed dozens.

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Jun 26, 2017

Barry Cadden arrives at the federal courthouse in Boston on Thursday for closing arguments in his trial. (Steven Senne/AP)

In Meningitis Case, Pharmacy Exec Is Found Guilty Of Some Charges, But Not Murder

Barry Cadden has been acquitted of causing the deaths of 25 people in the meningitis outbreak.

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Mar 22, 2017

Barry Cadden, co-founder of the now-shuttered New England Compounding Center, declined to testify before a congressional committee in 2012. (AP)

7 Things To Know About The Trial Over Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

In 2012, a fungal meningitis outbreak killed 64 people and sickened more than 750 in 20 states across the country. The outbreak was linked to tainted drugs produced at a...

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Jan 4, 2017

Report: Proposed Fund For 2012 Meningitis Victims Up To $210M

A compensation fund for victims of a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak blamed on a tainted steroid has grown to $210 million.

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Mar 7, 2015

2 Defendants In Meningitis Outbreak Case To Be Released

Barry Cadden and Glenn Chin will be released from custody, pending their criminal trials.

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Dec 18, 2014

Lawyer Says Victims Of Meningitis Outbreak Relieved By Arrests

Kimberly Doherty, who represents more than 100 people who were affected by the outbreak, says her clients are relieved that justice is finally being served.

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04:08Dec 18, 2014

In this Oct. 16, 2012 file photo a Food and Drug Administration Agent stands at the doorway of New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Mass. (Bill Sikes/AP)

14 Charged For Roles In Meningitis Outbreak

Fourteen owners or employees of a Massachusetts pharmacy were charged Wednesday in connection with a 2012 meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people nationwide.

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Dec 17, 2014

Proposed Fund For Meningitis Victims Increased By About $35M

A proposed fund to compensate victims of a nationwide meningitis outbreak linked to a Massachusetts pharmacy has been increased by about $35 million.

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Dec 4, 2014

Glenn Adam Chin, former supervisory pharmacist at the New England Compounding Center, leaves federal court in Boston Thursday after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to the Framingham compounding pharmacy. (Steven Senne/AP)

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Tainted Steroid Case

Glenn Adam Chin's lawyer said he is concerned Chin could be made a scapegoat for the deadly meningitis outbreak.

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Sep 11, 2014

Glenn Adam Chin, seen here on the left with his lawyer after an appearance in federal court in Boston last week, is the first person arrested in connection with a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a Framingham compounding pharmacy. (Steven Senne/AP)

Canton Pharmacist Is First Charged In Connection With Meningitis Outbreak

Glenn Adam Chin is a former supervisory pharmacist at the New England Compounding Center, which was linked to the 2012 outbreak that officials say sickened some 751 people and killed...

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03:00Sep 5, 2014

Mass. Pharmacist Arrested In Meningitis-Tainted Steroid Case

A former employee of a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy that made steroid injections blamed for the deaths of 64 people has been arrested at a Boston airport.

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Sep 4, 2014

Gov. Patrick Signs Compounding Pharmacy Bill

The legislation stemmed from a nationwide meningitis outbreak blamed on a tainted steroid produced by the now-closed New England Compounding Center in Framingham.

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Jul 10, 2014

Settlement Seeks $100M Fund For Meningitis Victims

Federal officials said the outbreak, blamed on a tainted steroid, sickened about 750 people in 20 states, with 64 deaths.

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May 6, 2014

On Point

Glenn Chin To Be Sentenced In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Pharmacist In Deadly Meningitis Case Is Found Guilty Of Some Charges, But Not Murder

Pharmacist Acquitted Of Murder In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Case

Quality Control Worker Says She Was Afraid Of Pharmacist At Center Of Meningitis Outbreak

Doctor Whose Patients Died Testifies In Trial Of NECC Pharmacist Accused In Meningitis Deaths

Mass. Pharmacist Put Speed Over Safety Before Meningitis Outbreak, Prosecutor Says

Cadden Sentenced To 9 Years In Meningitis Case As Questions Around Verdict Slip Swirl

Barry Cadden Sentenced To 9 Years In Prison For Role In Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

In Meningitis Case, Pharmacy Exec Is Found Guilty Of Some Charges, But Not Murder

7 Things To Know About The Trial Over Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Report: Proposed Fund For 2012 Meningitis Victims Up To $210M

2 Defendants In Meningitis Outbreak Case To Be Released

Lawyer Says Victims Of Meningitis Outbreak Relieved By Arrests

14 Charged For Roles In Meningitis Outbreak

Proposed Fund For Meningitis Victims Increased By About $35M

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Tainted Steroid Case

Canton Pharmacist Is First Charged In Connection With Meningitis Outbreak

Mass. Pharmacist Arrested In Meningitis-Tainted Steroid Case

Gov. Patrick Signs Compounding Pharmacy Bill

Settlement Seeks $100M Fund For Meningitis Victims