Texas Neu­ro­surgeon Sentenced to Life for Pur­pose­fully Botching 32 Surgeries, Killing 2

DALLAS — A Texas doctor will spend the rest of his life in prison for spinal surgeries he botched on purpose.

Dr. Christopher Duntsch was found guilty of botching 32 surgeries in all, killing two patients and paralyzing two others.

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His defense blamed poor training and a flawed system that allowed him to continue working despite many red flags.

Victims say they're finding closure in the court's decision.

Duntsch worked in four hospitals in north Texas.

All four have been sued in civil court so they can't be charged in criminal court.