Former Pediatrician Who Appeared On 'Oprah' Convicted Of Waterboarding

Mugshot via the Associated PressMelvin MorseA former pediatrician who has written several books on near-death experiences in kids has been convicted of waterboarding his girlfriend's daughter, the Associated Press reports.

Melvin Morse, 60, was convicted of a felony for waterboarding the 11-year-old in the bathtub, which the girl and her mother said he used as a threat and punishment, according to the AP.

Watherboarding is meant to make people feel like they're drowning while water is poured into their nose and mouth. People who have experienced it call it a form of torture.

Morse's medical license was suspended after his arrest. He's been on "Larry King Live" and "Oprah" to talk about his research into paranormal science and near-death experiences, according to the AP.