Jury seated in trial over meningitis outbreak that killed 64

By: The Associated Press

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BOSTON, M.A. – Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of second-degree murder and other offenses under federal racketeering laws.

He is the co-founder and former head pharmacist of New England Compounding Center in Framingham.              

Federal prosecutors allege that the center used expired ingredients and failed to follow industry cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections.              

Cadden has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer has said that prosecutors overreached in charging him with causing deaths.              

Jury selection began Wednesday in U.S. District Court, and a panel of five men and 10 women was selected Friday.            

Opening statements are set for Monday.

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