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Virginia Doctor Convicted on 861 Federal Counts of Drug Distribution, Including Distribution Resulting in Death: Faces Mandatory Minimum of 20 Years in Federal Prison

Abingdon, VIRGINIA - Joel Smithers, a Martinsville-based doctor, was found guilty today of 861 federal drug charges at the conclusion of a nine-day jury trial in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, United States Attorney Thomas T. Cullen announced.

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Action Details

  • Date:May 9, 2019
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions