Indian-born doctor charged in patient deaths arrives back in Australia
Dr. Jayant Patel, an Indian-born, American-trained surgeon charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of patients at a regional Queensland state hospital, arrived back in Australia on Monday more than 18 months after being charged wit...
By Agencies |
BRISBANE: Dr. Jayant Patel, an Indian-born, American-trained surgeon charged with three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of patients at a regional Queensland state hospital, arrived back in Australia on Monday more than 18 months after being charged with the offenses.
The 58-year-old Patel was escorted without handcuffs by two Queensland police officers on a Qantas flight from Los Angeles. He had been in custody in Portland, Oregon, since March 11 and late last month agreed with an extradition request by the Australian government.
Patel had returned from Australia to his family home in Portland on April 1, 2005.
He was expected to appear at a Brisbane court hearing later Monday. He faces life in prison if convicted.
The 58-year-old Patel was escorted without handcuffs by two Queensland police officers on a Qantas flight from Los Angeles. He had been in custody in Portland, Oregon, since March 11 and late last month agreed with an extradition request by the Australian government.
Patel had returned from Australia to his family home in Portland on April 1, 2005.
He was expected to appear at a Brisbane court hearing later Monday. He faces life in prison if convicted.
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