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Martinsville Doctor Convicted on 467 Federal Counts of Drug Distribution

Dr. Joel Smithers Illegally Prescribed Schedule II Narcotics

ABINGDON, Va. – Joel Smithers, a Martinsville-based doctor, was found guilty of multiple drug charges at the conclusion of a three-week jury trial last week in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Acting United States Attorney Zachary T Lee announced.

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Action Details

  • Date:December 31, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Virginia
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions