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The criminal case against a California doctor accused of poisoning her estranged husband with Drano is facing a major setback this week after prosecutors told a court they need to dismiss the charges because a key witness wouldn't be available at trial , according to a new report.

They plan to refile the case, according to KCAL-TV , which first reported the dismissal.

Dr. Yue "Emily" Yu, a 48-year-old dermatologist from Irvine, California, was accused of spiking her then-husband's tea and lemonade with drain cleaner for months in 2022.

CALIFORNIA DOCTOR SAYS HE CAUGHT WIFE DUMPING DRANO IN HIS LEMONADE AFTER HE RIGGED KITCHEN WITH CAMERAS

The victim is Dr. Jack Chen, a radiologist who said he suffered stomach ulcers

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