Embattled St. Augustine doctor found guilty on 19 federal charges in pill mill case

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A St. Augustine doctor accused of running a pill mill operation has been found guilty on 19 federal charges.

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Scott Hollington was found guilty of 14 counts of unlawful distribution of drugs not for legitimate medical purposes and five counts of obstruction of justice following a week-long trial in Jacksonville’s federal court.A sentencing date is at least 90 days away.The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office had said it is waiting for a verdict so it can pursue state charges against the doctor surrounding allegations he traded medications for sex.

 

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