The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Statement on Charges Filed Today Against Former General Counsel Roosevelt Hairston

PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been made aware of the charges filed today by the United States Attorney's Office against Roosevelt Hairston, Jr., a former Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the hospital.  

On February 18, 2011, Mr. Hairston was removed from his position following an internal investigation that found evidence of financial irregularities on his part.  The matter was referred to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and CHOP has cooperated fully in the federal investigation that culminated in the charges filed today.

"Today's action by the U.S. Attorney confirms what we suspected and reported earlier this year," said Steven Altschuler, M.D., CHOP's Chief Executive Officer.  "We will continue to cooperate with the U.S. Attorney on this case and are continually reviewing our internal control structure to ensure the proper safeguarding of the institution's assets."

Contact: George V. Bochanski, Jr.
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Phone: (267) 426-6080
[email protected]

SOURCE The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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