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Houston-area doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine
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HARRIS COUNTY DOCTOR CHARGED WITH STEALING COVID-19 VACCINE â A Houston-area doctor has been charged with intentionally stealing a vial of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the Harris County prosecutor.
The Hill reports that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has announced that Hasan Gokal was charged with theft by a public servant for taking a vial of COVID-19 vaccine. Gokal is facing up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
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