Trivia

According to an article in 'The Guardian', the celebrated scientist and surgeon Paolo Macchiarini has been exposed as a con artist, who deceived the public and medical institutions for years. [Sept.1, 2017].

"He Lied About Everything" - On February 14, 2018, this Investigation Discovery episode documented how Paolo Macchiarini romanced Benita Alexander, an NBC producer, but his marriage promises, engagement ring, and his life situation were completely fraudulent.

When Macchiarini proposed marriage to NBC Producer Benita Alexander, he was already married to his Italian wife for 29 years, and living with a mistress, too.