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"Doctor Pi" Acquitted After 13 Years

Andriy Sliusarchuk, known as "Doctor Pi", was acquitted in 2024 after being convicted of fraud and negligent homicide in 2014. The 2024 court overturned the conviction, finding insufficient evidence to support the original charges.

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Ukrainian Book Of RecordsNational University "Lviv Polytechnic"Sihiv District Court Of LvivHigher Specialized Court Of UkraineAppeals Court Of Lviv Oblast

Andriy SliusarchukViktor YushchenkoViktor YanukovychYaroslav Zeykan

What were the initial charges against Andriy Sliusarchuk in 2014?: Andriy Sliusarchuk, known as "Doctor Pi", was initially convicted in 2014 for fraud and two counts of negligent homicide. His conviction stemmed from accusations of practicing medicine without a license and using forged documents.
What was the outcome of the 2014 trial against Andriy Sliusarchuk?: Sliusarchuk's 2014 trial resulted in an eight-year prison sentence. The accusations included forging documents to obtain employment as a neurosurgeon and performing surgeries that allegedly led to the deaths of two patients.
What did the 2024 court ruling decide regarding Sliusarchuk's case?: The 2024 court ruling overturned Sliusarchuk's 2014 conviction, finding no direct causal link between his surgeries and the patients' deaths. The court also validated his educational documents, clearing him of the fraud charges.
Who is "Doctor Pi" and what were his notable achievements before his arrest?: "Doctor Pi" was a renowned mnemonist, claiming to have memorized millions of digits of pi and other feats of memory. He also held advisory positions within the Ukrainian government and was recognized by the Ukrainian Book of Records.
What was Andriy Sliusarchuk's reaction to the 2024 court decision and his overall experience?: After 13 years, including six years in prison, Sliusarchuk was acquitted. He expressed profound emotional distress about his ordeal, stating that his time in prison was marked by 'injustice and lawlessness'.

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