Crime & Safety
Nurse Accused Of Murder Has Trial Dates Set In East Texas
William George Davis, 34, will appear in court Dec. 3. He faces two counts of first-degree murder, among other charges.
TYLER, TX — A 34-year-old nurse accused of introducing air into patients' arteries has his trial dates set. William George Davis, of Hallsville, was indicted this summer on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and three counts of aggravated assault, ABC affiliate KTRE reported.
Davis stands accused of "deliberately" introducing air into patients' veins, which allegedly injured five people and killed two others. Davis worked at Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler for five years and was fired Feb. 15, the Tyler Morning Telegraph reported.
Davis' first court date is Dec. 3.
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