A Baltimore federal jury has convicted a prominent attorney known for handling medical malpractice cases, following allegations that he attempted to extort $25 million from the University of Maryland. The case centered on claims that the attorney threatened to damage the university’s reputation by publicizing the alleged transplantation of “diseased” organs into patients.
The verdict was reached on Friday, as reported by Law360. All charges against the attorney were upheld by the jury, underscoring the severity of the accusations and their implication of institutional misconduct.