Local doctor sentenced to 10 years for defrauding Medicare

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Defense attorneys say client was manipulated into signing claims, on January 22, 2025

A Fredericksburg doctor was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay $26,622,522.82 in restitution on Wednesday, Jan. 15, for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by prescribing durable medical equipment and cancer genetic testing without seeing, speaking to, or otherwise treating patients, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Property tax deadline Jan. 31

January 22, 2025

Friday, Jan. 31 is the deadline for 2024 property tax payments without incurring interest and penalties, reminded Scott Fair, Chief Appraiser for the ...

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City council meeting rescheduled

January 22, 2025

Due to forecasted winter weather, the Fredericksburg City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. has been moved to Wedne...

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‘Cupid’s Bow Bash’ dance, dinner ahead

January 22, 2025

Valentine’s Day Rotary event will feature prizes, auction, music by Bob Appel The Rotary Club of Fredericksburg will host its annual Cupid’s Bow Bash ...

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Miara Shaw will speak at women in wine event

January 22, 2025

Women in the wine industry are invited to a community event on Tuesday, Jan. 28 hosted by Grafted, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplift women ...

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Sons of the American Revolution hosted Professor Michael Cude

January 22, 2025

Dr. Michael Cude, an associate professor at Schreiner University, presented “Early Modern European Revolutions and the American Connections” at the Ja...

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Fredericksburg police find trailer thieves

January 22, 2025

The Fredericksburg Police Department recovered a trailer that was stolen over the weekend with the help of the public. At 1:37 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, ...

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