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Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Charged In Wife's Death During Surgery

A Cook County Sheriff officer holds handcuffs during a book club at Department Of Corrections Division 11 in Chicago, Monday, April 22, 2024. DePaul students and detainees are currently reading Dead M

A tragic incident unfolded at a cosmetic surgery clinic in Gulf Breeze, Florida, resulting in the death of 33-year-old Hillary Brown, wife of Dr. Benjamin Brown. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's office reported that Dr. Brown was arrested on charges of second-degree felony homicide and manslaughter by culpable negligence.

The events leading to Hillary's death began when she went into cardiac arrest during a cosmetic procedure at Restore Plastic Surgery clinic. Despite showing symptoms of lidocaine toxicity, Dr. Brown allegedly delayed calling 911 for 10-20 minutes, opting to continue the surgery instead of seeking emergency care.

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