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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Justices seem to favor docs convicted in pain pill schemes

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In a case stemming from the opioid addiction crisis, the Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared ready to side with two imprisoned doctors who wrote thousands of prescriptions for pain medication in short periods.

The justices signaled they would rule that the doctors' trials were unfair because they were prevented from mounting a “good faith” defense that they did not intend any harm to patients.

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