Florida doctor, 84, accused of illegally distributing pills
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say an 84-year-old Florida doctor is accused of illegally distributing $10 million worth of pain pill prescriptions.
Dr. Williem Ouw was arrested June 15 and held in a Fort Lauderdale jail until his release Wednesday on a $500,000 bond.
The SunSentinel reports Ouw faces 10 federal charges of conspiracy and attempting to dispense prescription drugs. Investigators say Ouw and three employees at a Florida medical center were involved in the conspiracy. Authorities say they issued prescriptions for more than 400,000 oxycodone pills, more than 16,000 amphetamine pills and 64,000 morphine pills.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During the 18-month investigation, the newspaper reports, Ouw met with patients who were working undercover with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Ouw is barred from practicing medicine until the criminal case ends. A lawyer wasn't listed in court records.