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Andrews Woman Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Case

Columbia, South Carolina - United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Queen Edwards Nesmith, age 53, of Andrews, South Carolina, was sentenced today in federal court in Charleston for Health Care Fraud, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1346, and Aggravated Identity Theft, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1028A. Senior United States District Judge Sol Blatt Jr. of Charleston sentenced Nesmith to 24 months imprisonment on each charge, for a total of 48 months, and ordered her to pay approximately $411,000 in restitution.

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Action Details

  • Date:February 21, 2014
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions