Abbe L. Terry, a 49-year-old Granite City woman, was charged with obtaining controlled substances by fraud, forgery, and deception, in a federal indictment announced on May 21, 2014, by Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.
Terry was indicted on three counts of obtaining Duragesic Patches (Fentanyl), a powerful Schedule II narcotic pain killer, from pharmacies by using forged prescriptions. The indictment alleged that she obtained the drugs in Madison County, Illinois on May 10, 2013, October 17, 2013, and October 23, 2013.
Terry faces up to 4 years in federal prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and a year of supervised release as to each of the three counts. A $100 Special Assessment is also assessed for each count.
An Indictment is a formal charge against a defendant. Under the law, a defendant is presumed to be innocent of a charge until proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of a jury.
The investigation in this case was conducted by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control. The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Ranley R. Killian.
Terry’s charges include:
- Obtaining Controlled Substances by Fraud
- Forgery
- Deception
Terry is a resident of Granite City, Illinois. The charges against her were announced on May 21, 2014. The investigation is ongoing, and Terry’s case is being handled by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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