A San Fernando Valley pharmacist who used forged prescriptions to illegally sell narcotics, including opioids, to phony ‘patients’ has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.
Gevork Danielian, 41, of Granada Hills, was sentenced on Monday by United States District Judge Mark C. Scarsi, who also ordered him to pay a $100,000 fine.
Danielian pleaded guilty in November 2022 to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
From December 2014 to July 2020, Danielian owned and operated the Winnetka-based A&G Vitalife Inc., which did business as A&G Care Pharmacy, where he worked as the pharmacist-in-charge.
Prosecutors argued in a sentencing memorandum that Danielian, by his actions, became an agent of addiction and abuse.
The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated this matter.
Assistant United States Attorney Maria Jhai of the Terrorism and Export Crimes Section prosecuted this case.
Defendant: Gevork Danielian
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances
City and State: Los Angeles, California
Exact Date: Monday, with November 2022 being the guilty plea date
Sentence: 24 months in federal prison, $100,000 fine
Dollar Amount: $100,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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