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Beaumont Orthodontist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud Violations

BEAUMONT, Texas - A 70-year-old Beaumont orthodontist has been sentenced to federal prison for health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today. Terrence Ewing Syler pleaded guilty on June 18, 2013, to health care fraud and was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Thad Heartfield. Syler was also ordered to submit to forfeiture of $829,000 and pay a $6,000 fine

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Action Details

  • Date:November 7, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions