What to Know
- Prosecutors say the woman was allowed to leave the hospital even though she had been bleeding profusely, collapsed and appeared disoriented
- They say she died shortly after the July procedure
- The doctor was indicted on a manslaughter charge
A New York City physician is accused of causing the death of a patient in a botched abortion.
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown said Tuesday that Robert Rho has been indicted on a manslaughter charge.
Authorities allege the patient died in July after a botched abortion procedure.
They say she was allowed to leave the health facility even though she had been bleeding profusely, collapsed and appeared disoriented.
She died that night at a hospital.
There was no immediate information on an attorney who could comment on Rho's behalf. He lives in Lake Success.
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