Florida Woman Convicted for Deadly Silicone Injection

0:00On March 26, a 53-year-old woman from Florida has been convicted by a California jury of involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license. The charges stem from an illegal silicone butt injection she gave to a 34-year-old only fans model which led to the model's death in 20, 23. In April 2023, the woman traveled to the Bay Area and performed the procedure in a hotel room near San Francisco International Airport. Soon after, the model fell seriously ill from an infection that caused the pulmonary embolism and respiratory failure. Tests later confirmed silicone in her bloodstream. The victim's family was devastated, remembering her as a beloved figure who would always watch over them. They set up a fundraising campaign to help cover costs, expressing deep gratitude for the community support during their grief. Earlier this week, on March 24, the guilty verdict was read in court. The woman who had been out on bail was immediately taken into custody.

1:01She faced sentencing on May 5, underscoring the deadly risks of unlicensed cosmetic procedures done in secret. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.