Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky charged with manslaughter for removing man's liver instead of spleen

Send us Fan MailBill Bryan’s wife said they never dreamed he wouldn’t come back from surgery alive, but how he died is especially hard for her to take.According to Beverly Bryan, Bill went into to have his spleen removed, but bled to death on the operating table when Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky surgically removed his liver instead. It’s a case that by all accounts shocked the operating room staff, the public, and certainly Bill’s family who are still fighting for answers and accountability. Shaknovsky has been charged with manslaughter with the Muscle Shoals, Alabama man’s death and he’s facing civil litigation.He has pleaded not guilty to the charge and is out on bond. Beverly Bryan is concerned that Shaknovsky may skip  - not just town - but the country because he has dual citizenship and a passport.We sat down with Beverly and her attorney Joe Zarzaur for more on this incredulous tragedy. Listen or watch our latest episode of the Gulf Coast Confidential podcast on the case.Support the show