‘Scapegoat’: Attorney Ben Crump says Arizona wrongfully punished health providers in Medicaid fraud scandal
Attorney Ben Crump is getting involved in the Arizona Medicaid scandal that is believed to have cost the state nearly $2 billion in fraud claims.
Plane crash in Mesa; woman allegedly stole from Phoenix care facility resident | Nightly Roundup
From a plane crash that happened near an East Valley airport to what a former manager at a Phoenix care facility is accused of doing, here's a look at some of your top stories.
Sober living scandal: Native American woman incapacitated after being given fentanyl by staff, lawsuit says
A class-action lawsuit claims Arizona ignored exploitation and harm to natives in sober living facilities. It includes an allegation of a staff member giving fentanyl to an alcoholic, causing incapacitation.
Rachel Henry plea deal details; sober living lawsuit targets Arizona government | Nightly Roundup
From details surrounding a plea deal for a woman accused of killing her three children to a class-action lawsuit related to Arizona's sober living crisis, here's a look at some of your top stories.
Sober living crisis: Class-action lawsuit launched against State of Arizona
We have been following Arizona's sober living crisis for quite some time, and recently, a group of lawyers involved in a class-action lawsuit against Arizona say state officials knew about the scheme years ago.
Sober living scheme: Dept. of Justice investigating ongoing Medicaid fraud impacting Native Americans
More fallout from Arizona's massive Medicaid scandal, as officials with the U.S. Department of Justice say they are looking into the matter.
'Dr. Ed': Convicted felon, ex-doctor linked to Arizona's sober living scheme
Convicted felon and ex-doctor, Edward Sayegh, is linked to a behavioral health provider now suspended by Arizona's Medicaid system. We have what he's accused of and what he says about the allegations.
Justice Department charges nearly 200 people in $2.7 billion health care fraud schemes crackdown
At least two of the cases happened in Arizona, according to officials.
Fraudster who made millions from Arizona’s sober living scheme, sentenced to probation
The sober living scheme ravaged Arizona's Medicaid system for an estimated $2.5 billion in fraud, costing taxpayers. Now one man whose company made nearly $21 million was sentenced for his role in the scam. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
First person sentenced in Arizona's sober living scheme crackdown
The first person has been sentenced in connection to Arizona's sober living home fraud scheme.
Crackdown on Arizona's sober living crisis reaches year mark
A year ago, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, alongside state and tribal leaders, blew the lid on a scheme that has now cost taxpayers nearly $3 billion.
Sober Living: Arizona state lawmakers looking at new laws to address oversight
Two bills in the Arizona State Senate aim to address the lack of oversight within the state’s sober living system.
Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
A Navajo state senator said Friday she’s hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Arizona Medicaid dollars and scammed hundreds of Native Americans seeking help for addictions.