Pharmacist Pleads No Contest to Involuntary Manslaughter in 2012 Michigan Meningitis Outbreak

A New England Compounding Center pharmacist, Glenn Chin, charged with 11 counts of murder in a 2012 U.S. meningitis outbreak that killed Michigan residents, has reached a plea deal to admit to involuntary manslaughter, as disclosed in an email obtained by The Associated Press. The agreement stipulates a 7 1/2-year prison term, with credit for his existing federal sentence. Michigan is the only state pressing charges against Chin and an executive, Barry Cadden. The outbreak affected over 700 people in 20 states, with more than dozens dead, due to tainted steroids. Chin, currently serving a federal sentence, expressed remorse in court. Cadden, the executive, also pleaded guilty and received a 10-year prison sentence in Michigan, concurrent with his 14 1/2-year federal term.

Legal Developments

In response to the charges of murder in the 2012 meningitis outbreak, a pharmacist at the New England Compounding Center has entered a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter, leading to a 7 1/2-year prison term. These legal actions mark a significant development in the case that has spanned several years.

Public Health Impact

The meningitis outbreak had far-reaching consequences, impacting over 700 individuals across 20 states and resulting in the deaths of dozens of people. The tainted steroids distributed during this time had severe and detrimental effects on the health of many, leading to a public health crisis of significant proportions.