Doctor Pardoned After Growing Weed for His Dying Wife
Dr. Paul Ezell, 65, of Pennsylvania spent six months in jail in 2014 for growing weed in his home. He pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge and lost his ability to practice medicine.
Now that many states have either legalized or decriminalized marijuana, Ezell is finally clearing his name. Gov. Tom Wolf has just pardoned Ezell, which opens the door for him to practice medicine once again.
Caught for Growing Weed
Ezell, a board-certified ophthalmologist, says he started growing pot at home to help with his wife’s chronic pain. She was terminally ill at the time and using powerful prescription opioids to cope with the effects.