San Jose: alleged 'pill mill' doctor faces involuntary manslaughter charge in overdose death

Contra Costa Times

A doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter and drug charges for allegedly running a "pill mill" out of her Los Gatos clinic plans to use expert testimony in her defense in Santa Clara County Superior Court, her attorney said. Jasna Mrdjen, who is free on bail while facing 13 felony charges, stood in court this afternoon before Judge Philip H. Pennypacker, who acknowledged outstanding discovery issues and agreed to push a hearing to set a date for Mrdjen's preliminary examination to Feb. 12. Mrdjen is facing 13 felony counts in connection with illegally prescribing powerful prescription drugs to patients, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Dana Veazey said.

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