Alternative Healer on Trial for Manslaughter After Diabetic Woman's Death
Hongchi Xiao allegedly convinced Danielle Carr-Gomm to stop insulin, leading to fatal diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died during Xiao's 'slapping therapy' workshop in 2016 after ceasing insulin use.
- Xiao, who promotes paida lajin therapy, is accused of gross negligence manslaughter.
- Prosecutors argue Xiao knew the life-threatening risks of stopping insulin but did not seek medical help.
- Xiao has a prior manslaughter conviction in Australia for a similar incident involving a diabetic child.
- The trial is ongoing at Winchester Crown Court, with Xiao denying the charges.