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Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging 12 Medical Professionals with Opioid Distribution Offenses

The Department of Justice, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, today announced criminal charges against 14 defendants in eight federal districts across the United States for their alleged involvement in crimes related to the unlawful distribution of opioids. Twelve of the defendants were medical professionals at the time of these alleged offenses.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 4, 2022
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions