Evidence completed in trial of New River Valley doctor
The case of a New River Valley doctor charged with illegally prescribing pain medications to her patients is scheduled to go to a jury Thursday.
After nearly two weeks of testimony in Roanoke’s federal court, prosecutors this afternoon completed their evidence against Dr. Linda Sue Cheek.
Cheek did not testify or present evidence. When the case resumes Thursday morning, jurors are expected to hear closing arguments before beginning their deliberations.
A 173-count indictment charges Cheek with illegally prescribing drugs from her pain management practice in Dublin. Prosecutors say Cheek either prescribed medications to her patients without a valid DEA registration number, or used one issued to another doctor in her practice.
Read more about the case here.
February 20, 2013 - 6:41 PM
I will praise God for his decision on my path. I had hoped and prayed for something different, but I know he has a plan for my life, be it in or out of prison. To God be the Glory. Jesus Christ, completely innocent of all sin, died on the cross for us. The least we can do is follow him for helping our fellow man.
I will praise him, too! Delusional people shouldn’t ever be trusted with the care of the vulnerable. How did she ever get a license to disgrace in the first place? Sad. Scary and sad.