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Philadelphia Doctor Pleads Guilty to Running Pill Mill

PHILADELPHIA - Kermit Gosnell, 72, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty today to 12 counts in connection with running a pill mill out of his clinic located at 3801-3805 Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia. Gosnell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including oxycodone, alprazolam, and codeine; distribution and aiding and abetting the distribution of oxycodone; and maintaining a place for the illegal distribution of controlled substances. U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia M. Rufe scheduled a sentencing hearing for October 4, 2013. He faces an advisory sentencing guideline range of 292 to 365 months in prison.

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Action Details

  • Date:July 9, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions