Assistant U.S. Attorney James Benedetto said records from April to June show that Lin’s complaints have been addressed by medical personnel in accordance with official policies and procedures.
He said the information he received concerning Lin’s medical treatment should be discussed in a sealed hearing, or in chambers. The court, he added, can accept documents pertaining to Lin’s treatment in chambers.
“Out of abundance of caution…the government respectfully requests the court to take appropriate measures to ensure that [Lin] cannot claim his rights under [the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act],” Benedetto said.
Yesterday, visiting district Judge William Q. Hayes discussed the matter with Benedetto and Lin’s court-appointed defense attorney Joseph Camacho. Their discussions were sealed due to Lin’s medical issues.
“Lin has yet to receive any medical assistance to determine what is causing the severe abdominal pains and the bloody discharges,” Camacho earlier said.
He said he had made repeated requests for Lin’s medical assistance with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Last May, Wei Lin was indicted on two counts of document fraud and one count of false statements to a federal agent, in connection with his possession of a CNMI driver’s license fraudulently procured. He had denied the charges.
