February 3, 2025 - David M. Eskew

AEL attorneys David M. Eskew and Heather Suchorsky obtained a probationary sentence (no jail time) in a federal healthcare fraud case on behalf of a pharmacist client. The case, which had been indicted in the Eastern District of New York, was part of a broader healthcare fraud scheme in which the conspirators allegedly paid kickbacks to obtain over $100 million in pharmacy billings. At the sentencing hearing, the government sought a “Guidelines” sentence of nearly three years’ imprisonment and contested the defendant’s submission regarding his role in the broader conspiracy. AEL won the disputed role enhancement issue and obtained a further downward variance based upon several factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

The favorable sentence ended a lengthy ordeal for the client, which included a years’ long investigation and an indictment that had been pending for nearly two years more.

The client described AEL’s work in the case: “I am incredibly grateful for the dedication and skill that AEL brought to my case. Their strategic approach, deep understanding of the law, and unwavering support made all the difference in achieving this outcome. It was a long and difficult journey, but their guidance gave me confidence every step of the way.”

AEL specializes in federal white-collar criminal defense with a particular expertise in parallel criminal and civil investigations involving individual and institutional healthcare clients ranging from doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to large national hospital systems, laboratories, life sciences companies, and healthcare adjacent entities. AEL has an established track record of assisting clients in avoiding and minimizing federal charges and pushing back against federal prosecutors and agencies with an evidence-based, detail-oriented approach.

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