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Doctor Charged with Manslaughter in Infant's Death

4/2/2026

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  • Dr. Hong-An Jan has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for a fatal Demerol injection in February 2024 during a circumcision of two-day-old Charles Wang.
  • Prosecutors allege Jan misled the parents about the procedure and ignored symptoms.
  • The parents sue Jan for wrongful death, medical malpractice, and fraud.
  • Jan has a suspended medical license and denies negligence.
  • A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for May 1, 2026, in Garden Grove, California.