Unlicensed Cosmetologist Charged in Deadly Silicone Injection Case

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Maxine Messam, 53, of Bridgeport, was found unresponsive and half-naked at a Bronx hospital on February 15, 2022, after a botched silicone butt injection. According to police and the Bronx District Attorney’s office, Messam was dumped at Jacobi Medical Center just before 2 a.m. She was unconscious, unresponsive, and had multiple injection marks visible on her buttocks.

Unlicensed Practitioner Faces Criminal Charges

Alicia “Toya” Leslie, 47, of Mount Vernon, was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide and unauthorized practice of a profession. Prosecutors allege that Leslie, who held no license to practice medicine or cosmetic surgery, injected the silicone into Messam’s behind. Investigators recovered text messages between Leslie and Messam arranging the procedure, according to law enforcement sources.

Leslie was one of the women seen dumping Messam at the hospital, claiming to be a good Samaritan. The second woman involved has not been charged. Leslie was arraigned before Judge Pamela Goldsmith and released on supervised release without bail, with her next court appearance scheduled for November 4.

Legal and Past Record of the Accused

Leslie’s attorney, Kyle Watters, stated that his client denies the allegations and looks forward to her day in court. Watters described Leslie as married with children and the owner of an interstate trucking company. Leslie has a history of prior arrests, including petit larceny, grand larceny, and possession of stolen property.

The incident highlights the dangers of unregulated cosmetic procedures and the risks associated with seeking medical treatments from unlicensed individuals. As the legal proceedings unfold, the case serves as a grim reminder of the importance of professional licensing and regulatory oversight in the beauty and medical industries.

Source: The Gateway Pundit

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