James Long, a 44-year-old man from Brevard County, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in a federal court in Florida. Long, the president and owner of the Professional Pain Center, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
According to the plea agreement, Long and his conspirators used the clinic to distribute and dispense controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice and for no legitimate medical purpose. The clinic, located at 860 East State Road 434 in Longwood, employed approximately 10 physicians who were willing to write unlawful and invalid prescriptions for Schedule II and Schedule III controlled substances.
Long admitted that the doctors working for his clinic engaged in a repeated pattern of issuing prescriptions for controlled substances without a legitimate medical reason, outside the usual course of professional practice. The plea agreement states that any reasonably prudent physician would not issue such prescriptions for controlled substances in the quantity and combinations prescribed because of the danger of overdose and death coupled with the likelihood of diversion.
The conspiracy took place between 2010 and June 2013, during which time Long and his conspirators conducted financial transactions involving the drug proceeds. As a result, Long has agreed to forfeit numerous assets that he obtained directly from or are traceable to the unlawful operation of the clinic.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ilianys Rivera Miranda. United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announced the guilty plea, stating that the prosecution is a significant step in the fight against money laundering and the distribution of controlled substances.
The guilty plea is a result of a thorough investigation and prosecution, and it sends a strong message to those who engage in similar activities. The case against James Long serves as a reminder that the consequences of money laundering and the distribution of controlled substances can be severe, and that law enforcement agencies are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
In addition to the guilty plea, Long’s case highlights the importance of addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse and the role that medical professionals play in preventing it. The case against Long and his conspirators demonstrates that the distribution of controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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