The Sober Truth: Inside Arizona’s Medicaid scandal

In this FOX 10 Special report, The Sober Truth, FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum takes a deep dive into the sober living crisis plaguing the state. Vulnerable people are dying, going missing, and are being taken advantage of by fraudulent providers profiting off the state.

FOX 10 Investigates: The Sober Truth
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Vulnerable people targeted in unconscionable acts. When others wouldn’t listen, FOX 10's Justin Lum did. FOX 10 Investigates unravels a heartbreaking scheme -- human trafficking, healthcare fraud and one of the biggest scandals in Arizona history.

'There has to be an end': Head of AHCCCS gives insight on massive Medicaid fraud scandal in Arizona

The head of Arizona’s Medicaid agency opens up about the AHCCCS scandal plaguing Arizona. Carmen Heredia took over at the start of 2023. She's giving insight into the fight against a fake rehab scheme targeting vulnerable people.

Head of AHCCCS gives insight on massive Medicaid fraud scandal
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The head of Arizona?s Medicaid agency opens up about the AHCCCS scandal plaguing Arizona. Carmen Heredia took over at the start of 2023. She's giving insight into the fight against a fake rehab scheme targeting vulnerable people.

10 charged in Arizona sober living fraud case
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a grand jury has indicted 10 people related to the sober living scheme plaguing our state.

'American nightmare': How 30 unlicensed rehab homes nearly took over a Laveen community

How did 30 unlicensed & unregulated sober living homes nearly take over a brand new Laveen community? A neighbor says her American dream of owning a home turned into an "American nightmare" once she learned about the homes' connection to a behavioral health provider accused of Medicaid fraud.

Unlicensed rehab homes nearly took over a community
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How did a behavioral health provider nearly took over a neighborhood in Laveen? The rehab program we are learning about now has three clinics suspended by AHCCCS, facing allegations of Medicaid fraud. This comes as the state continues its crackdown on the sober living scheme. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more on the recovery homes' impact on the neighborhood.

Emails reveal details in Chandler animal abuse probe
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We have been reporting on the case surrounding the so-called 'House of Horrors' since September, and as the case continues, we have obtained internal emails connected to the case from the City of Chandler, in addition to details surrounding the countless complaints filed by members of the public. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Concerns grow for missing Gilbert teen
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Gilbert Police and the FBI are asking for help to find a missing teen believed to have been taken out of state by his mother. It's a story that may sound eerily familiar because of the alleged doomsday beliefs linked to the family, and court documents also mention the saga surrounding Lori Vallow. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Inside the 'house of horrors': 'Biohazard' detailed in report of Chandler animal, elder abuse suspect's home

We're getting a look inside the Chandler home where dozens of dogs were said to have been abused by April McLaughlin. A report details "biohazards" inside the home as first responders rescued the dogs and her elderly mother from the "house of horrors."

?Biohazard' revealed at home of animal abuse suspect
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We're getting a look inside the Chandler home where dozens of dogs were said to have been abused by April McLaughlin. A report details "biohazards" inside the home as first responders rescued the dogs and her elderly mother from the "house of horrors."

Chandler abuse probe: Alleged victim talks about 'house of horrors'
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It has been weeks since news spread of an animal and adult abuse investigation involving a Chandler woman, and now, the woman who was allegedly abused by the suspect is talking about her time at the so-called 'house of horrors.' FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Chandler PD conducted prior welfare checks at home of woman suspected of abusing dogs, elderly mother

The woman who police believe neglected and abused dozens of dogs, and her own mother, is free as the Maricopa County Attorney's Office sent the case back to the Chandler Police Department. We've uncovered her history with police knocking at her door.

How a sober living program left 200 on the streets
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The fallout of the sober living crackdown continues. The state has suspended payments to nearly a hundred more providers since August, accusing them of Medicaid fraud. FOX 10 Investigates looks into a situation at a Tucson hotel where roughly 200 tenants are on the streets because of a sober living program that stopped paying rent.

As Arizona sober living homes fall under scrutiny, one facility plans to run differently

As investigators look to crack down on the sober living scheme, the people who need these services the most are finding few options available to them. Now, a new Native American recovery facility is opening and accepting patients.

Chandler PD did welfare checks at home of suspected of animal, elder abuse
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The woman who police believe neglected and abused dozens of dogs, and her own mother, is free as the Maricopa County Attorney's Office sent the case back to the Chandler Police Department. We've uncovered her history with police knocking at her door.

‘Time bomb’: Residents living next to Phoenix rehab center are fed up, claim drug use is rampant

People living in a central Phoenix neighborhood say the opioid crisis is on their doorstep. Residents in the area say drug use and suspicious activity are linked to a nearby rehab facility.