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Wife formally charged with allegedly poisoning husband’s tea

A grand jury indictment in Orange County near Los Angeles filed Thursday alleges that a dermatologist poisoned her husband’s tea with Drano, reports ABC7 News.

Emily Yu faces three felony counts of poisoning and one count of felony battery.

“We are satisfied that the grand jury saw the evidence and made the decision that we believe is the appropriate decision and this is another step in getting a horrible turn of events resolved,” attorney Steven Hittelman said on behalf of the husband, Jack Chen to NBC.

However, Yu’s attorney says the husband Jack Chen set up his client to gain an advantage in their divorce proceeding.

“If you thought you were being poisoned, would you go to a divorce attorney before going to the hospital or police? Drano is not a covert poisoning agent. It has a strong smell and taste and is highly caustic. Dr. Yu is looking forward to her day in court when the truth will finally come out,” said Scott Simmons to KTLA.

The couple has two children, ages 8 and 9.

Chen set up cameras in the kitchen in an attempt to show his wife spiking his tea. He then gave the samples of tea to the Irvine Police Department which then forwarded them to the FBI, NBC reported.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned April 18th and faces more than 8 years in prison.

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