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Mistrial Declared in Case of Doctors Accused of Conspiring to Share Medical Records with Russia

  • Two Maryland doctors on trial for allegedly conspiring to provide private patient medical information to Russia.
  • Judge declared a mistrial after jury was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict.
  • Doctors charged with conspiring to assist Russia after it invaded Ukraine and disclosing health information of several patients.
  • Prosecutors argued doctors wanted to help Russia in war against Ukraine; defense said doctors only wanted to offer humanitarian aid.
  • Prosecutors have option to retry doctors but will review case to determine next steps.
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