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Former Charleston Physician Sentenced to Prison for Federal Opioid Crime

Defendant was a Fugitive, Apprehended Overseas and Extradited to the U.S.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Alexander V. Otellin, 57, formerly of Charleston, was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for the unlawful distribution of oxycodone.

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Action Details

  • Date:January 8, 2025
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions