Osteopath accused of death of two-year-old boy in Russian city

In Kazan, a 55-year-old osteopathic woman will appear in court. She is accused of the death of a two-year-old boy after paid procedures. This is reported by the SU TFR in Tatarstan.

According to investigators, the incident occurred in January 2025. The doctor provided the child with paid services. Before the manipulations, she did not give a proper assessment of the boy's health and did not agree with his attending physician how much osteopathic procedures are permissible.

During the session, the accused injured the child. The same day, the boy died. The forensic examination confirmed that the death was due to the actions of the doctor.

The woman was charged under part 2 of article 109 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation. This rule concerns the causing of death by negligence due to improper performance of professional duties. The sanction provides for up to three years in prison with a ban on holding certain positions or conducting certain activities. The materials have been sent to court. No other details were given.