SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing stem.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An elected Missouri state representative has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a fraud scheme in which she made false claims about a supposed stem cell treatment marketed through her clinics in southern Missouri, and for illegally providing prescription drugs to clients of those clinics.
“This defendant abused her privileged position to enrich herself through deception,” said U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison. “The indictment alleges she lied to her patients and she lied to federal agents. As an elected official and a health care provider, she deserves to be held to a high standard. This grand jury indictment exposes her deception and holds her accountable for her actions.”
Missouri lawmaker Tricia Derges indicted for stem cell fraud scheme
Rep. Tricia Derges charged over claims regarding a stem cell treatment Share Updated: 9:09 AM CST Feb 2, 2021 The Associated Press
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Rep. Tricia Derges charged over claims regarding a stem cell treatment Share Updated: 9:09 AM CST Feb 2, 2021 The Associated Press A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing stem cells that could treat various diseases, including COVID-19.The 20-count indictment unsealed Monday also accuses 63-year-old Rep. Tricia Derges, a Republican from Nixa, Missouri, of illegally providing prescription drugs to clients and making false statements to federal agents investigating the case.Derges did not immediately respond to phone and email messages seeking comment. She was released on her ow