A shocking case of medical malfeasance has come to light in Massachusetts. Former paramedic Candice Mangan, 41, of Medford, has been charged in connection with tampering with liquid fentanyl vials at the ambulance company where she worked.
According to the charging document, Mangan worked part-time as an EMT for an ambulance service company in Massachusetts from approximately March 2020 to early October 2020. On or about September 30, 2020, while working in Needham, Mangan allegedly tampered with three fentanyl citrate vials by removing fentanyl citrate and replacing it with saline. The liquid remaining in the three vials contained only approximately 4.4%, 6.8%, and 24.2% of the declared concentration of fentanyl citrate.
The charging statute provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sentences in a criminal case are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.
United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins, Bradley E. Greenburg, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations, and Margret R. Cooke, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Locker of Rollins’ Health Care Fraud Unit is prosecuting the case.
The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
As this case unfolds, one question remains: what motivated Mangan to tamper with the fentanyl vials? Was it a case of greed, a cry for help, or something more sinister? One thing is certain: the public’s trust in the healthcare system has been shaken, and it will take time to restore it.
The case against Candice Mangan serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in the medical field. As we strive for a safer and more trustworthy healthcare system, we must also acknowledge the human element involved. Medical professionals, like Mangan, are human beings who can make mistakes, but they are also entrusted with the care of our loved ones. The question now is, will Mangan’s actions be a wake-up call for the medical community, or will it be business as usual?
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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