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Charges dismissed against jail doctor accused of criminal negligence in pregnant inmate's death
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The San Diego County District Attorney's office said it will not seek a second trial against a jail doctor accused of criminal negligence in the 2019 death of inmate Elisa Serna.
Dr. Friederike C. Von Lintig and Nurse Danalee Pascua were both charged with involuntary manslaughter. Last week, a jury acquitted Pascua, but deadlocked on a verdict for Von Lintig.
During a hearing Wednesday morning, charges were dismissed against Von Lintig. Prosecutors told the judge they "left everything on the field." They said there is nothing more they could add to this case that would change the outcome.
Superior Court Judge John Thompson said prosecutors put on a complete and thorough case. He said it would be difficult to put the blame on two people when "there is clearly plenty of fault to go around in this case." He called Serna's death untimely and tragic.
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