All 12 Convicted in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Involving Area Mental Health Centers

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All 12 Convicted in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Involving Area Mental Health Centers — Criminal

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HOUSTON - A federal jury has convicted the final defendant of 12 involved in a conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks relating to the Medicare program, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. The jury deliberated for four hours following a three-day trial before convicting Cheryl Waller, 70, of Houston, of one count of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks and one count of receiving kickbacks.

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