A Dangerous Error Before Surgery Public anger is growing after reports that multiple patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville went into cardiac arrest following what was described as a pharmacy error. According to the report, four patients were reportedly given potassium instead of an anesthetic before surgery. CBS noted that too much potassium, if given too quickly, can stop a person’s heart. The hospital later apologized for injecting the patients with too much potassium, but for families facing life-changing harm, an apology is not likely to settle much. When a hospital pharmacy makes a mistake this serious, the public has every reason to demand clear answers about safeguards, supervision, and how the wrong drug reached patients in the first place. The CEO Now in the Spotlight The controversy has also brought attention to Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, the President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. The report states that Jagasia is an Indian native and earned her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in Mumbai, India. It also notes that under her leadership, Ascension Saint Thomas was named one of the 10 best hospitals in Tennessee by U.S. News and World Report. Some online critics focused on…

Courthouse Rally Follows Judge’s Removal New Black Panther Party national chairwoman Krystal Muhammad spoke outside the Collin County Courthouse after visiting Judge Sid Harle removed District Judge John Roach Jr. from Karmelo Anthony’s post-trial proceedings. Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Muhammad led chants of “Black Power” and said, “It’s about goddamn time,” before calling for Anthony to be released. The ruling, however, did not erase the conviction or the sentence. It only moved Anthony’s pending motion for a new trial to a different judge. Video From Outside The Courthouse https://twitter.com/crusade_enjoyer/status/2090437968473342117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Why Judge Roach Was Taken Off The Case Roach presided over Anthony’s murder trial and later told a reporter that the jury “got it right.” Anthony’s attorneys argued that the comment created the appearance that Roach could not fairly consider their motion for a new trial. Harle agreed to remove Roach from the post-trial process. That is a procedural win for the defense, not a declaration that the trial result was wrong. In plain terms, the case is still alive in court, but Anthony remains convicted and sentenced unless a judge grants further relief. Muhammad’s Claims About The Trial Muhammad accused Roach’s court…