Buffalo Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Pain Medication
Buffalo, N.Y. – In a shocking case of healthcare corruption, Dorothy Sellari, a 61-year-old licensed practical nurse from Williamsville, NY, pleaded guilty to theft of government property before U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara on February 5, 2018.
Sellari, a former employee of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Buffalo, was charged with stealing a dose of hydromorphone (Dilaudid) prescribed for a patient on July 10, 2015. This is not the first time Sellari has been accused of stealing medication, as a VA Inspector General’s investigation determined that she had previously taken and used “waste” amounts of medication prescribed for VA patients.
The investigation, led by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division, under the direction of Donna L. Neves, revealed that Sellari’s actions were a blatant disregard for her oath as a healthcare professional and the trust placed in her by her patients.
The charge of theft of government property carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. Sellari’s sentencing is scheduled for February 5, 2018, at 9:00 a.m before Judge Arcara.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of accountability in the healthcare industry. As a licensed practical nurse, Sellari was entrusted with the care and well-being of vulnerable patients, and her actions demonstrate a reckless disregard for that trust.
The case is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement and regulatory agencies to root out corruption and ensure that those who break the law are held accountable.
The defendant’s full name is Dorothy Sellari, a 61-year-old licensed practical nurse from Williamsville, NY.
The exact criminal charges against Dorothy Sellari are theft of government property.
The city and state where this crime took place are Buffalo, NY.
The exact date of the crime is July 10, 2015, and the sentencing date is February 5, 2018.
The sentence or outcome for Dorothy Sellari is pending sentencing.
The dollar amount associated with this case is $100,000, the maximum fine for the charge of theft of government property.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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