Morgue

Families Challenge Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Body Part Thefts at Harvard Morgue

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A scandal has erupted around the theft and sale of body parts at Harvard Medical School’s morgue, prompting family members of the deceased to challenge a court ruling that had dismissed their lawsuit against the institution. The families are contesting the decision of a Suffolk Superior Court judge who found no evidence that university administrators were aware of the illicit activities carried out by a former morgue manager who now faces federal charges. The issue began when it was discovered that the morgue manager had allegedly been involved in the illegal removal … Read more

Harvard Escapes Accountability as Lawsuits Dismissed in Shocking Morgue Scandal

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BOSTON (AP) — Lawsuits filed by families against Harvard University over the theft and sale of loved ones’ remains have been dismissed by a judge, leaving the families seeking justice in their fight against the prestigious institution. The families alleged that their deceased relatives’ body parts were stolen from Harvard Medical School’s morgue and sold on the black market. One of the victims, Paula Peltonovich, expressed her distress, saying, “To know somebody bought something of my father’s, or multiple things of my father’s, I want that back.” The case revolved around the question of whether … Read more