In the USA, the Harvard School of Medicine sold the bodies of the dead

American threatens up to 10 years in prison and fine

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The former head of the Harvard School of Medicine has found himself guilty of trade in parts of the bodies of the dead, who were transferred to the institution for research.

About it reports The New York Times.

57-year-old Cedric Loja worked as a morgue head of one of the most prestigious medicine schools in the United States until 2023. His responsibilities included the cremation of the university bodies after their study.

A large -scale federal investigation showed that the man stole parts of the bodies of the dead and sold them to collectors in several states. Trade was carried out within a criminal network, which consisted of several people, including the wife of the exclusion of the morgue.

Law enforcement officers found that since 2018 until its release in 2023, the American sold brains, leather, bones and other parts of the body, earning thousands of dollars on it.

According to prosecutors, sometimes Sedryk Lodge invited buyers to the morgue so that they could choose the right body parts.

On April 18, a man found himself guilty of one accusation point, which provides for a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $ 250,000. The Failure Agreement stipulates that it will no longer be charged with conspiracy.

The prosecutor’s office recommended that he award him less than the maximum punishment, but the final decision should be made by the court.

Six of seven people who were part of the criminal network were held accountable for trade in parts of the dead. All but one, they pleaded guilty or agreed to go to an agreement with the investigation.

The Dean of Harvard School of Medicine George Delie condemned the behavior of a former employee.

« The criminal acts of Cedric Loja were morally shameful and treacherous against people who decided to altically give the bodies of Harvard Medicine School for the development of education and research.

Although Lodge agreed to plead guilty and take responsibility for his crimes, it is probably a small comfort for the families of the victims. We continue to express them our deep sympathy « – said the university employee.

Earlier in the US a couple of owners of a funeral bureau found themselves guilty of Bullying From 191 the bodies of the dead. The Americans took money for burials, and the dead left to rot, giving their native concrete mixture instead of dust.