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Manhattan Doctor Arrested For Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone

A criminal complaint was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging medical doctor Martin Tesher with writing thousands of illegal prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances, particularly opioids such as oxycodone, without a legitimate medical purpose. Tesher was arrested earlier today in Manhattan, and his initial appearance is scheduled for this afternoon before United States Magistrate Judge Lois Bloom.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:June 5, 2017
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions