Cancer Doctor Accused of Poisoning Lover's Coffee

An oncologist at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is being accused by authorities of trying to poison another doctor she was sleeping with by spiking his coffee with a sweet-tasting toxic chemical used in antifreeze and medical research.

Ana Maria Gonzalez-Angulo, a breast cancer oncologist, was charged last week with aggravated assault against Dr. George Blumenschein, a specialist in lung and head and neck cancers at the institution. According to a criminal complaint, the pair were in "a casual sexual relationship."

Derek Hollingsworth, her lawyer, told the Houston Chronicle his client is a "distinguished citizen and scientist" who is "completely innocent" of the charge.

Officials say Blumenschein, who suffered a protracted loss of use of his kidneys, is still under a doctor's care.

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