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Roanoke Doctor Sentenced to Three Years’ Imprisonment for Over-Prescribing Opioids

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke, Virginia doctor was sentenced to 36 months in prison, a fine of $10,000, and a forfeiture money judgment of $500,000 yesterday for distributing and dispensing Schedule II controlled substances to patients outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose.

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Action Details

  • Date:November 17, 2021
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions