Qld: Next chapter in Patel saga begins

AAP General News (Australia)
02-06-2009
Qld: Next chapter in Patel saga begins

By Christine Flatley

BRISBANE, Feb 6 AAP - It's been a long wait, but Jayant Patel's former patients and
their families are finally about to have their day in court.

On Monday (EDS: Feb 9), more than six months after his extradition from the United
States, the Indian-trained surgeon will front the Brisbane Magistrates Court for the first
day of his committal hearing.

At the end of the hearing, the presiding magistrate will determine whether there is
enough evidence for him to stand trial in the Supreme Court in Brisbane.

More than 150 …