Bulgarian Medics Go on Trial in LibyaJune 4, 2001 The long-delayed trial of five nurses and a doctor from Bulgaria began in Libya on Saturday. The six, who have been held since 1999, are charged with deliberately infecting 393 children with HIV. During the four-hour session, all six pleaded innocent and said they had been forced under duress to confess. One nurse claimed she had been tortured so severely that she attempted suicide. Associated Press 06.02.01 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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