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Former Nurse Sentenced For Adulteration Of Fentanyl

BOSTON – A former nurse was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for adulteration of fentanyl at a local hospital. Caroline Sheehan, 39, of Lowell, Mass., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to three years of probation and ordered not to pursue employment that requires a registered nurse license or permits access to prescription narcotics. In February 2024, Sheehan pleaded guilty to one count of adulteration of a prescription drug with intent to defraud and mislead.

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Action Details

  • Date:June 13, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions