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Nephew Probed in West's Death

Nurse may have neglected Donda

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(Newser) – Authorities have launched a new investigation into the death of Kanye West’s mother, People reports, this time focusing on Donda West’s nephew. Registered nurse Stephan Scoggins, who is being investigated for possible negligence, was supposed to supervise West's post-op care but left for a baby shower the day after her surgery, a source said. Scoggins may also have administered too much Vicodin.

West's surgeon, who was effectively cleared of responsibility, told People last year that he and Scoggins discussed West's care briefly, but did not establish a detailed plan. "There's no set regimen, like you need to do this and this," he said.

Donda West, mother of singer Kanye West, died of
Donda West, mother of singer Kanye West, died of "multiple post-operative factors" following cosmetic surgery last year.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, file)
Singer Kanye West performs with his mother, Donda West, outdoors during a taping of
Singer Kanye West performs with his mother, Donda West, outdoors during a taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," in this May, 2006 file photo.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file)
Donda West and son Kanye West atend a book signing for her book 'Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar' on May 9, 2007 at Borders in Los Angeles, California.
Donda West and son Kanye West atend a book signing for her book 'Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar' on May 9, 2007 at Borders in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
Singer Kanye West and mother Donda West pose in the press room at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 8, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer Kanye West and mother Donda West pose in the press room at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 8, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
Dr. Jan Adams, Donda West's plastic surgeon, was effectively cleared of responsibility in her death, People reports.
Dr. Jan Adams, Donda West's plastic surgeon, was effectively cleared of responsibility in her death, People reports.   (AP Photo/L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. via Entertainment Tonight)
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