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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Arkansas psychiatrist accused of holding 26 patients against their will at medical hospital as part of insurance scam

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A psychiatrist at an Arkansas hospital has been accused of holding 26 people against their will and taking part in a medical insurance scam.

Dr Brian Hyatt is being investigated by federal and state authorities over a number of accusations, one of which is holding people against their will for longer than the 72 hours permitted by the state (without the petition and consent of a judge).

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