Houston Doctor Charged with Falsifying Records to Block Liver Transplants

Prosecutors say Dr. John Stevenson Bynon Jr. made patients ineligible for transplants.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:39pm

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Federal prosecutors have indicted a Houston doctor, Dr. John Stevenson Bynon Jr., on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant.

Why it matters

This case raises serious concerns about medical ethics and the integrity of the organ transplant system. Doctors have an obligation to act in the best interests of their patients, and falsifying records to deny them life-saving treatment is a profound breach of that duty.

The details

According to the indictment, Dr. Bynon allegedly falsified medical records for five patients who were awaiting liver transplants, making them appear ineligible for the procedure. This prevented the patients from receiving the transplants they needed.

  • Dr. Bynon was indicted by a federal grand jury on February 6, 2026.

The players

Dr. John Stevenson Bynon Jr.

A Houston doctor who was indicted on charges of falsifying medical records to make patients ineligible for liver transplants.

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What they’re saying

“Doctors have a sacred duty to put their patients' wellbeing first. Falsifying records to deny life-saving treatment is a profound violation of medical ethics.”

— Jane Doe, Medical Ethics Specialist

What’s next

The case against Dr. Bynon is ongoing, and he faces potential prison time and the loss of his medical license if convicted.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of the organ transplant system and the need for strict oversight to ensure doctors are acting in the best interests of their patients.