An Arkansas doctor has been charged with the deaths of three veterans he allegedly diagnosed while intoxicated, according to officials.
Robert Morris Levy, the ex-Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medical Service at the Veteran Affairs medical center is facing three charges of involuntary manslaughter, four charges of making false statements, 12 counts of mail fraud and 12 counts of wire fraud.
The doctor was accused of giving false diagnoses to three veterans who subsequently died. He is also accused of using 2-methyl-2-butanol, a substance used to sneak past drug tests.
"These charges send a clear signal that anyone entrusted with the care of veterans will be held accountable for placing them at risk by working while impaired or through other misconduct," said Inspector Michael Missal.
