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Richland Physician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Medically Unnecessary Fentanyl Patches, Opioid Pills and Other Controlled Substances

Spokane, Washington – Senior U.S. District Judge Edward F. Shea has sentenced Dr. Janet Sue Arnold, age 63, of Benton City, Washington, to 48 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute opioid pain medications and other controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice. Senior Judge Shea also imposed a period of 3-years’ federal supervised release.

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Action Details

  • Date:April 27, 2022
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Washington
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions