Defense rests in murder trial of Dr. William Husel

Husel is accused of ordering fatal doses of fentanyl to be given to 14 patients under his care.

[@nicolepizzino156]

As an RN with 20 yrs experience working in the ICU and palliative care, I believe Dr Husel is NOT GUILTY.

[@kimchaney1611]

Same.

[@wcgl5595]

Same

[@bethchristine]

Nicole, I’m an RN with 15 years experience in the ICU & I couldn’t agree more! 🙌🏼

[@rennierad]

I believe he overstepped his boundaries. He felt like he was Doctor death and he can put these people down. If it was once twice ok no problem, but 35 people, come on there's something going on here.

[@jmelankeeks6137]

As a spectator that has watched many full trials on KZbin, this is the first I have wholeheartedly rooted for the defendant. The judge’s body language, countless inappropriate statements and overall demeanor has been very unprofessional and overwhelmingly biased. Is not the defendant innocent until proven guilty? It sure seems to me the judge has it turned around and places the burden of proof on the defense. Unfortunately, even with a not guilty verdict, the pain doesn’t end here. Dr. Husel’s reputation, his career and money spent on a great defense team will leave him broken and scarred for life. It’s all so sad. Thinking of you, Dr. Husel. If the day comes I have to make the decision to let a loved one pass, I can only pray to have a doctor as caring and empathic as you.

[@shericlayborne4299]

Worst Judge

[@TheDealMaster]

If he's found guilty, how will any doctors be able to administer comfort care before death anymore?

[@deidreb.6540]

Doctors that testified during the trial agree that the proper medication and dosage has always and will continue to be utilized during comfort care, i.e. drugs that promote breathing, aide in any discomfort relief and allow for a natural death. Use of a paralytic, along with massive doses of Fentynal has never been a practice. Hence, the one witness for the defense

[@brittany6229]

They had 45 witnesses on their list. It was cause the state (imo) did such a poor job on cross and when the defence got up again they objected every breath the defence took

[@bethchristine]

@@deidreb.6540 - Dr Husel NEVER used a paralytic for extubation. He used the paralytic for intubation (which is very common).

[@5830danny]

@@deidreb.6540 Well you apparently didn't watch a second of the trial lol.

[@BertsmomUK]

@@brittany6229 do you know if the trials on today ?

[@slamrn9689]

The State did not prove it's case - no wonder the defense rested so early!

[@rennierad]

So does that mean it's a mistrial? We haven't heard any information it's annoying. Watched it for six weeks and then nothing else.

[@wcgl5595]

NOT GUILTY

[@shericlayborne4299]

Not Guilty

[@PeppermintPJ90025]

Not guilty!

[@m.conway3232]

Mt Carmel is such a crappy hospital system. The way they hung this doctor out to dry and then let the nurses take the brunt of mess as well is so disrespectful. On so many levels. I pray he is found NOT GUILTY! This is so wrong and terrible. Now prescribers and nurses will think twice before giving comforting medication to DYING PATIENTS. This is ridiculous. Healthcare is just going straight down the drain here in the USA, and it is because is frivilous cases such as this, which is hastening the overall demise. i am a nurse! and i hate to see the direction healrhcare is headed. 😪😪

[@emptypockets2467]

Well said and thank you for your service as a nurse, a nurse saved my life after heart surgery her quick thinking and response till the doctor got there was the key to me being still alive.

[@m.conway3232]

@@emptypockets2467 you are most welcome! I can not say thank you enough for your gratitude!

[@myrao819]

AGREED!!!

[@Lisa_BisaRN]

Remember it's not about not or never giving comfort meds, it's about high dosing mixed with other medications via IV push. I'm a nurse too.

[@wcgl5595]

Healthcare in this country is horrible and has been for years!!

[@christop_bader]

It shows that the prosecution have a shit case when they ask for other charges to be considered like 'Reckless Homicide' they will do anything to get a conviction, I think he's innocent and hope he's found Not Guilty

[@rennierad]

He will be found guilty know that and know that now. 35 people that died under his needle has to be counted for. What do you think 15 cases were settled out of court? Mount carmel's not going to pay big bucks like 14 million dollars hush money if no wrong was done, please don't fool yourself.

[@melaniel7121]

Agree - they want the defendant convicted and in there eyes the only way they see to get a win. I absolutely support his attorney not wanting additions charges added.

[@corinadaschievici1925]

Not guilty

[@makeupqueen130]

Not guilty. They shouldn't be able to go for lesser. Charged him already and the case is weak now They want lesser included 🙄

[@bethchristine]

The judge denied the lesser charges! 🙌🏼

[@makeupqueen130]

@@bethchristine Yes! So happy 😊

[@makeupqueen130]

@@bethchristine was it live today?

[@bethchristine]

@@makeupqueen130 - not live today! Apparently they did jury instructions today off camera. I just saw a tweet that closing arguments will now be on Tuesday! 😩 They are going to submit exhibits & other things on Monday. 👎🏼

[@TimeaWebster]

I'm worried about Dr. Husel. Something is not right, I don't know maybe he is heavily medicated or there is really some health issue with him. I don't want to speculate what it is, but I hope of bottom of my heart that he is or will be fine!

[@klaraking4842]

Yeah he seems to move in slow motion

[@bethchristine]

I am sure he is extremely depressed. 😞

[@m.conway3232]

@@bethchristine 💯

[@kimchaney1611]

@@ABandealiMD Beautifully Said.

[@deborahwright510]

@@ABandealiMD Your words are so Eliquently written and filled with the Compassion Dr. Husel deserves. May Real Justice prevail. Ohio has filled themselves with Egotistical , self seeking contemptuous Prosecutors in this case. They show how Justice is NOT blind but but full of Ego feeding , Biased Elitism. Adult kindergarten class at best.🤨 Prayers Up for a Not Guilty 🙏. May Charges be brought against the Judge and the Team of scheming, unprofessional, unethical prosecutors.

[@jcjp2209]

Update this case on the tv show please....as always court tv . Ya cut a trial folks have invested time in and go 2 or 3 other trials without even reporting whats goin on.

[@gayled1169]

Well don't look for a pain free death if this doctor is found guilty!

[@patriciagrande311]

Whoever said that our deaths should be free of pain. I hope and pray to die in my bed without medical interference. My father had a heart attack at home, paramedics got his heart going, after three days in ICU we were told he was brain dead. Two doctors confirmed that he was brain dead. After, he was removed from life support, he lived for three more days, proofing he was not brain dead. He received the last sacraments of the Church. He spent the last days of his life with his wife, children and grandchildren. No tubes, minimal medical interference. He died in peace the way God intended. My mother died peacefully in her bed, no one to interfere with that last moment. That moment which we all live for, many say the most precious moment of ones life. He took that moment from these and maybe more people even if that was not his intent.

[@donnaq7626]

When the heck are closing arguments?

[@donbirkholz6842]

I suppose someone on the jury will look up the correct doses of Fentanyl or read the comments below and cause a mistrial. Hopefully the prosecution will read all these "not guilty" opinions and not show up for the jury decision.

[@926paaja]

He's not guilty.. but I am wondering what is wrong with him

[@tina5203]

He’s probably very depressed and who can blame him ? He’s broken by all of this but has a brilliant defence team unlike the prosecution who seem desperate for a conviction and are showing it !!

[@donnaq7626]

He looks medicated, no pun intended. I am willing to bet he is beyond repair after what they have done to him.

[@Kk-sf2fq]

Hey guys trial has been delayed until Wednesday does anyone know why?

[@deidreb.6540]

....any witnesses for the defense??? ......Crickets

[@amandasummers7881]

They had one witness and the prosecution objected the entire time and it was a clown show. They had a list of 45 witnesses but ended up resting. Most likely bc they already knew the state had NOT met their burden at all.

[@awright119021]

The amazing witness they had was a doctor specializing in anesthesia who volunteered to do this pro bono! Oh and he's also vehemently against euthanasia and the lethal injection. With the state not proving their case and this one witness, they didn't need anything else.

[@Turcian]

Doc moves as if he's high on benzos and some fenny 😂

[@rennierad]

It's Tuesday where's the trial? The witness for the defense, to be honest he looks stoned.

[@melaniel7121]

And of course Baez looks right at the camera like he's a movie star smiling at reporters and viewers "we are not talking until after the verdict." So full of himself!

[@amandasummers7881]

how is saying that being full of himself? if you watched the entire trial you would have seen that Baez was actually the LEAST arrogant and proud in that courtoom. The male prosecutor and judge on the other hand were the stars of the show and it was QUITE THE CLOWN SHOW 🤡

[@terrilmatteson9525]

He can't comment until after the verdict. full of himself or not....the doctor is not guilty

[@CP2468]

@@amandasummers7881 agreed...

[@melaniel7121]

@@amandasummers7881 I I watched the full Casey Anthony trial; very comfortable with my statement.

[@amandasummers7881]

@@melaniel7121 so you feel that just because Casey Anthony killed her daughter ( I do to) and Baez represented her, that he is full of himself? Well I would argue pretty much every criminal attorney is full of himself to some extent, but I don't get that vibe with him. As much as it sucks that he was her attorney, that doesn't mean at all that he shouldn't receive respect....as there still is (for now) something In America called due process and the right for attorney representation. A defense attorney isn't inherently bad--they have a job to do and make a living like everyone else. And truly the defense has nothing to do with the blame or innocence of his client---thats up to the jury to determine. By the way ---youre still in 2007 or whenever Anthony was on trial, so you're allowing your hatred towards Casey flow over into hatred towards Baez. It's not a logical or happy way to live.

[@christinebergeron8691]

Not Guilty

[@suzannedowning2356]

Not guilty