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Chicago Psychiatrist Who Took Kickbacks to Prescribe Mental Health Medication Sentenced to Nine Months in Federal Prison

CHICAGO - A Chicago psychiatrist was sentenced today to nine months in federal prison for accepting nearly $600,000 in fees and benefits from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for prescribing a medication to his patients.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:March 11, 2016
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions