Yonkers Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegal Distribution Of More Than 100,000 Oxycodone Pills
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Dr. Marc Laruelle, a 65-year-old Yonkers psychiatrist, pled guilty to distributing over 100,000 oxycodone pills along with Xanax and amphetamines without legitimate medical purpose, charging up to $800 per prescription for black-market resale, and now faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Dr. Marc Laruelle pled guilty to distributing more than 100,000 doses of oxycodone, as well as Xanax and amphetamines, without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice. He routinely prescribed these controlled substances in combination, failed to conduct proper physical exams or medical tests, and charged patients up to $800 per prescription while knowingly enabling their resale on the black market. The illegal activity spanned from September 2016 to October 2021, and he faces a statutory maximum of 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for January 26, 2023.
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Dr. Marc Laruelle, a 65-year-old psychiatrist from Yonkers, New York, pled guilty to one count of distributing oxycodone, amphetamines, and Xanax without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice. Between September 2016 and October 2021, he prescribed over 100,000 doses of oxycodone—often combined with Xanax and Adderall—without conducting proper physical examinations or medical tests. Laruelle charged patients as much as $800 per prescription and knowingly supplied large quantities of these highly addictive controlled substances with the understanding they would be resold on the black market. His actions contributed significantly to the national opioid crisis, exploiting his medical license for illicit profit. The case was investigated by the OCDETF New York Strike Force, involving federal and state agencies including the DEA, NYPD, HSI, and the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitzi S. Steiner prosecuted the case under the Southern District of New York’s Narcotics Unit. Laruelle is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Denis L. Cote on January 26, 2023, and faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison.
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- $800 $800 <$10K
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- MARC LARUELLE Pled Guilty To Illegal Distribution Of More Than 100,000 Oxycodone Pills
- MARC LARUELLE Pled Guilty To One Count Of Distributing Oxycodone, Amphetamines, And Xanax
- MARC LARUELLE Prescribed More Than 100,000 Doses Of Oxycodone Without A Legitimate Medical Purpose Outside Of The Usual Course Of Professional Practice
- MARC LARUELLE Failed To Perform Proper Physical Examinations Or Medical Tests Prior To Prescribing Oxycodone To His Patients
- MARC LARUELLE Charged Patients As Much As $800 Per Prescription
- MARC LARUELLE Prescribed Large Amounts Of Oxycodone With The Understanding That The Quantity Would Be Resold In The Black Market
- U.S. Attorney Damian Williams Announced That MARC LARUELLE Pled Guilty To One Count Of Distributing Oxycodone, Among Other Narcotics, Without A Legitimate Medical Purpose While Acting Outside The Usual Course Of Professional Practice
- U.S. Attorney Damian Williams Praised The Outstanding Work Of The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force ("OCDETF") New York Strike Force For Their Support And Assistance In This Matter
- Judge Cote Scheduled LARUELLE To Be Sentenced On January 26, 2023
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Press Release Yonkers Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegal Distribution Of More Than 100,000 Oxycodone Pills Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MARC LARUELLE pled guilty to one count of distributing Oxycodone, among other narcotics, without a legitimate medical purpose while acting outside the usual course of professional practice. LARUELLE pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Denis L. Cote. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Marc Laruelle abused his medical license and violated the oath of his profession when he prescribed more than 100,000 doses of a highly potent and addictive opioid without a legitimate medical need. As this case makes clear, we will aggressively prosecute physicians who are contributing to the national opioid crisis. Laruelle now awaits sentencing for his crime.” According to the Indictment, LARUELLE’s plea agreement, and statements made in Court: Between in or about September 2016 up to and including in or about October 2021, MARC LARUELLE, a licensed doctor specializing in psychiatry, prescribed more than 100,000 doses of Oxycodone without a legitimate medical purpose outside of the usual course of professional practice. Oxycodone is a highly potent and addictive opioid that commands high prices in the black market because of demand by drug abusers. LARUELLE often prescribed Oxycodone in combination with Xanax (alprazolam) and/or Adderall (amphetamine), controlled substances that are themselves frequently abused and resold illicitly. LARUELLE failed to perform proper physical examinations or medical tests prior to prescribing Oxycodone to his patients. LARUELLE also charged patients as much as $800 per prescription and prescribed large amounts of Oxycodone with the understanding that the quantity would be resold in the black market. * * * LARUELLE, 65, of Yonkers, New York, pled guilty to one count of distributing Oxycodone, Amphetamines, and Xanax, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The statutory maximum sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing will be determined by a judge. LARUELLE is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Cote on January 26, 2023. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (“OCDETF”) New York Strike Force for their support and assistance in this matter. The OCDETF New York Strike Force is a crime-fighting unit comprising federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies supported by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The Strike Force is affiliated with the DEA’s New York Division and includes agents and officers of the DEA, New York City Police Department, New York State Police, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshals Service, New York National Guard, Clarkstown Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard, Port Washington Police Department, and New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Mr. Williams also thanked the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement for their assistance in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitzi S. Steiner is in charge of the prosecution. The case is being handled by the Office’s Narcotics Unit. Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 19, 2022 Topics Opioids Prescription Drugs Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-327
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Press Release Yonkers Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegal Distribution Of More Than 100,000 Oxycodone Pills Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MARC LARUELLE pled guilty to one count of distributing Oxycodone, among other narcotics, without a legitimate medical purpose while acting outside the usual course of professional practice. LARUELLE pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Denis L. Cote. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Marc Laruelle abused his medical license and violated the oath of his profession when he prescribed more than 100,000 doses of a highly potent and addictive opioid without a legitimate medical need. As this case makes clear, we will aggressively prosecute physicians who are contributing to the national opioid crisis. Laruelle now awaits sentencing for his crime.” According to the Indictment, LARUELLE’s plea agreement, and statements made in Court: Between in or about September 2016 up to and including in or about October 2021, MARC LARUELLE, a licensed doctor specializing in psychiatry, prescribed more than 100,000 doses of Oxycodone without a legitimate medical purpose outside of the usual course of professional practice. Oxycodone is a highly potent and addictive opioid that commands high prices in the black market because of demand by drug abusers. LARUELLE often prescribed Oxycodone in combination with Xanax (alprazolam) and/or Adderall (amphetamine), controlled substances that are themselves frequently abused and resold illicitly. LARUELLE failed to perform proper physical examinations or medical tests prior to prescribing Oxycodone to his patients. LARUELLE also charged patients as much as $800 per prescription and prescribed large amounts of Oxycodone with the understanding that the quantity would be resold in the black market. * * * LARUELLE, 65, of Yonkers, New York, pled guilty to one count of distributing Oxycodone, Amphetamines, and Xanax, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The statutory maximum sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing will be determined by a judge. LARUELLE is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Cote on January 26, 2023. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (“OCDETF”) New York Strike Force for their support and assistance in this matter. The OCDETF New York Strike Force is a crime-fighting unit comprising federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies supported by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The Strike Force is affiliated with the DEA’s New York Division and includes agents and officers of the DEA, New York City Police Department, New York State Police, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshals Service, New York National Guard, Clarkstown Police Department, U.S. Coast Guard, Port Washington Police Department, and New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Mr. Williams also thanked the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement for their assistance in this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitzi S. Steiner is in charge of the prosecution. The case is being handled by the Office’s Narcotics Unit. Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated October 19, 2022 Topics Opioids Prescription Drugs Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 22-327