The Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office chose not to pursue charges in the MetroHealth bonus controversy after reviewing a state auditor’s investigation
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office will not press charges against former MetroHealth CEO Dr. Akram Boutros for taking what the hospital board says were unauthorized payments.CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office will not pursue criminal charges against former MetroHealth CEO Dr. Akram Boutros for receiving bonuses totaling $1.
The board fired Boutros on Nov. 21, 2022, after it accused him of paying himself $1.9 million in unauthorized bonuses without the board’s knowledge or consent. Boutros said the payments were authorized and filed two suits against the board, one of which was dismissed and one in which he withdrew. He also returned the $1.9 million, plus interest.
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