The prosecutor presented evidence of concealed financial relationships and unsafe equipment, while defense counsel challenged the conclusions and questioned whether symptoms could be linked to a particular exposure.

Expert witnesses acknowledged the limits of the science.

That honesty made their findings more, not less, credible to me.

Walter faced allegations relating to fraud and the unsafe installation.

Martin faced separate financial charges.

Their cases moved through the legal process at different speeds.

The professional bodies involved also began independent reviews of Walter’s conduct as a physician.

Kenneth was disappointed that the first court day ended without a dramatic declaration of guilt.