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Imposter Doctor Charged for Distributing 177 Illegal Prescriptions

5/23/2025

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In Irondequoit, New York, 27-year-old Kevin Whitman has been charged with illegally distributing prescription drugs while masquerading as a doctor. Between August 2023 and April 2025, he issued 177 prescriptions for oxycodone using a stolen DEA number. With no medical licenses, he now faces a daunting sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

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In Irondequoit, New York, 27-year-old Kevin Whitman has been charged with illegally distributing prescription drugs while masquerading as a doctor. Between August 2023 and April 2025, he issued 177 prescriptions for oxycodone using a stolen DEA number. With no medical licenses, he now faces a daunting sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.