An unlicensed New York Metropolis acupuncturist has been charged after a affected person’s lungs collapsed, prosecutors say

New York — A New York Metropolis man has been charged with performing acupuncture with no license after he punctured a lady’s lungs throughout the therapy, sending her to the hospital for emergency surgical procedure, prosecutors introduced.

Yong De Lin, 66, was arraigned on 4 felony fees Monday in reference to unlicensed remedies he carried out on 63-year-old Shujuan Jiang between Could and October final yr, Queens District Lawyer Melinda Katz stated.

In accordance with the indictment, Jiang, 63, visited a medical workplace within the Flushing part of Queens on Could 10, 2022, to alleviate abdomen and again ache, and was launched to Lin.

Lin carried out 17 remedies on Jiang over the subsequent few months although he’s not an acupuncturist and has by no means utilized for a New York state license to observe acupuncture, Katz stated.

Katz stated in a press launch that Jiang started to really feel unwell over the last session on October 28. Lin carried out further acupuncture and cupping remedy and despatched Jiang residence, Katz stated in a press launch.

Katz stated Jiang collapsed on the sidewalk on her approach residence. A passerby referred to as 911 and Jiang was taken to the hospital the place it was discovered that her lungs had collapsed as a result of acupuncture remedies. A life-saving surgical procedure was carried out and Jiang remained within the hospital for six days.

“The distinction between receiving well being care from a reliable, licensed skilled or an unlicensed particular person can imply the distinction between life and demise,” Katz stated, including that Lane “virtually killed his affected person.”

Lane was charged with first- and second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, and unauthorized observe of occupation. He’s scheduled to return to court docket Wednesday.

Lane’s legal professional, Kathleen Gallo, didn’t instantly reply to a voicemail message Tuesday looking for remark.

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