Barbara K. Temeck, Distributing Controlled Substance, Ohio 2013
Former VA Chief of Staff Convicted of Distributing Controlled Substance in Ohio
CINCINNATI – In a shocking turn of events, Barbara K. Temeck, 67, of Cincinnati, was convicted of one count of distributing a controlled substance on November 2, 2013. This federal crime carries a punishment of up to five years in prison for Schedule IV drugs such as Diazepam.
The verdict was reached after a jury trial before U.S. District Judge Michael R. Barrett. Temeck, who served as the Chief of Staff at the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, was found guilty of illegally dispensing Diazepam on the aforementioned date.
Temeck's conviction stems from a federal grand jury indictment in May 2017. The VA-OIG, along with the U.S. Attorney's office, conducted a thorough investigation into the matter.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin C. Glassman commended the cooperative efforts of the VA-OIG, as well as Assistant United States Attorneys Kyle J. Healey and Timothy D. Oakley, who represented the United States in this case.
The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen what further actions will be taken.
Temeck is currently awaiting sentencing. The outcome of her case will have significant implications for the VA Medical Center and its patients.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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