Overview
- He surrendered to federal authorities on Thursday and was scheduled for an initial court appearance in the afternoon, according to local officials.
- The Jan. 14 indictment charges five counts of making false statements in health care matters, carrying up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine per count if convicted.
- Prosecutors identify him as the former director of abdominal organ transplantation at Memorial Hermann’s Texas Medical Center campus.
- FBI officials say he is accused of manipulating transplant listing criteria, with news reports citing examples such as impossible donor requirements and repeated eligibility changes.
- Memorial Hermann’s transplant program had been labeled not in good standing in 2025, and families have reported patient harm, a death during the wait, and notification failures as investigations continue.