69-year-old physician Dr. William Alvear sentenced to 27 months in prison for illegally distributing opioids for cash.
Dr. William Alvear, a 69-year-old physician from Las Vegas, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for illegally distributing opioids, including Hydrocodone and Xanax, without a legitimate medical purpose. Convicted of multiple counts, he was found to have prescribed these medications in exchange for cash payments. Additionally, Alvear will serve three years of supervised release and pay a $75,000 fine. The FBI continues to investigate medical professionals targeting vulnerable patients.
October 01, 2024
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