Death during 'slapping therapy workshop'
Self-proclaimed healer Hongchi Xiao has been jailed for gross negligence manslaughter after a diabetic woman died during a 'slapping therapy workshop'. Xiao failed to get medical help for the woman despite knowing she was risking death.
Key Points
- Danielle Carr-Gomm died after stopping her insulin medication during the workshop
- Xiao failed to take reasonable steps to help her despite knowing the consequences
- Xiao was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison
Cons
- Gross negligence by the self-proclaimed healer
- Lack of remorse shown by the healer
- Encouraging attendees to stop taking their regular medication