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gerald wiseberg was the manager. >> he indicated he will plead not guilty. we're going to fight with the state as we always do. >> four months the dea tracked the team. the state says it was a lucrative cash on a and prescription shams medical business where doctors earned $1,200 a day writing countless prescriptions for the addictive painkiller oxycodone with barely a medical exam in exchange. gerry wiseberg allegedly set up the business and place reznikov in charge. while revnikov earned enough money to buy a number of homes and according to some accounts has $1 million in cash ready. reznikov is a citizen. there is a warrant for his wife. his adult children were in court today. one is preparing for law school and the other is set to graduate from medical school. the focus is conspiracy charges that carry 20 years in prison if convicted. >> the boys who were admitted to accidentally shooting of a girl before hiding her body in a trash bag in an alley was sentenced. the older boy will be placed in a treatment facility. the younger boy who said he helped mov
gerald wiseberg was the manager. >> he indicated he will plead not guilty. we're going to fight with the state as we always do. >> four months the dea tracked the team. the state says it was a lucrative cash on a and prescription shams medical business where doctors earned $1,200 a day writing countless prescriptions for the addictive painkiller oxycodone with barely a medical exam in exchange. gerry wiseberg allegedly set up the business and place reznikov in charge. while revnikov...
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and gerald wiseberg. ....//the suspects ran ...thh áhealthy life clinicá... aad... aae charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs...//.the... feds... raided tte clinic tuesday.../ in... the building.../ on... york road../.the investigation started... april... last year..../ more arrests are expected. 3 the department of ustice is photography. it was llunched two years go, whee city police fficers seized a cell phone from a preakness-goer who was recording officers making an arrest. the cctizen &pphotographer sued the deparrment.... and this week, attornny's with the justice department wrote the city saying citizens have every right to record police officers.... the letter alssourged the city to better claaify the law to officers. officers. 3 (22:13:13) "this is an issue that's bigger than just the city f baltimmre." (thh department of justice has issue which they'd like to an have uniffrm uideliies for." for." police did return the camera the preakness two yearss ago.....but footage f the arrest had been deleted. police are close... to makkng an arrest... in a that
and gerald wiseberg. ....//the suspects ran ...thh áhealthy life clinicá... aad... aae charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs...//.the... feds... raided tte clinic tuesday.../ in... the building.../ on... york road../.the investigation started... april... last year..../ more arrests are expected. 3 the department of ustice is photography. it was llunched two years go, whee city police fficers seized a cell phone from a preakness-goer who was recording officers making an arrest. the...
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bail has been see at 50-thousand dollars for michael reznikov and gerald wiseberg. the suspects ran thee áhealthy life clinicá and are charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.federal tuesdayyin the "beltway professional bbilding" along york roadd..the investigation started in april of last year. more arrests are expeccedd 3 3 anne arundel county is cracking down on wanted crimina. criminals.authorrties from multiple agencies ccrried out a warraat sweep over 12 days....they covered the entire county serving warrants for violent crimes innluding murder aan assault.the pperation resulted in 180 arrests and cleared 333 warrantt. and police are searching for a missinn woman rom brooklyn paak. 0-year-old &pjessica lynn lee as last see may 8th at the shoppers food warehouse on itchie ighwayy family members are concerned for her safety. police say she ives in brooklyn park and frequents the glennburnie area. anyone with nformation should call anne arunnel counny police. more fallout from ttattpecial assembby.lawmakers approved innreases in the incomettx for those
bail has been see at 50-thousand dollars for michael reznikov and gerald wiseberg. the suspects ran thee áhealthy life clinicá and are charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.federal tuesdayyin the "beltway professional bbilding" along york roadd..the investigation started in april of last year. more arrests are expeccedd 3 3 anne arundel county is cracking down on wanted crimina. criminals.authorrties from multiple agencies ccrried out a warraat sweep over 12 days....they...
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the state paid gerald wiseberg as a seasoned pill mill finance chair who headed up a multimillion-dollar cash business out of the bill we professional building on york road and was arrested at the airport on tuesday. >> we're not going to talk about the case. i do not think it is a good idea. the facts willome all be presented. >> can we talk to you about the pain clinic? >> it quickly became known across the country as a place to get oxycodone prescriptions with little questions asked and cash upfront. >> when you get on this medicine here, it is highly addictive. and they basically it make you come after. >> the alleged pelt brought in $36,000 a day. up to 80,000 patients came in for so-called treatment. his attorney wants to know if the state is going to seek out the doctors who wrote the prescriptions for >> live, local, late-breaking. this is wbal tv 11 news a salary of $1,200 a day before this clinic was shut down. the dodgers have been suspended by the board of physicians. also scrutiny of an mri center that works in tandem with the clinic. this is an active investigation that wil
the state paid gerald wiseberg as a seasoned pill mill finance chair who headed up a multimillion-dollar cash business out of the bill we professional building on york road and was arrested at the airport on tuesday. >> we're not going to talk about the case. i do not think it is a good idea. the facts willome all be presented. >> can we talk to you about the pain clinic? >> it quickly became known across the country as a place to get oxycodone prescriptions with little...
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records show that alina margulis, michael reznickov and gerald wiseberg ran the business. the investigation started here at 9607, right off reisterstown road. this building was the original home for healthy life medical group and for people who live hard here, having these guys as neighbors was a nightmare. >> i never the police in -- callinged the police in my entire life. >> reporter: after having people sleep on her lawn and show up hours before opening, she had enough of healthy light. >> sunday night they start arriving at 3:30. >> reporter: she hopes healthy life gives them the boot. >> i went down there. >> reporter: dr. bonnie culbertson dr. called the cops questioning whether his business was legal. the two operators are due in court. a third warrant has been issued. records show informants were told the clinic made more than a million dollars within four months. they just had to keep the customers happy. >> you have done a great job on this and you've been on this since deems and i want to chase everybody to our website at abc2news.com for more on this investigat
records show that alina margulis, michael reznickov and gerald wiseberg ran the business. the investigation started here at 9607, right off reisterstown road. this building was the original home for healthy life medical group and for people who live hard here, having these guys as neighbors was a nightmare. >> i never the police in -- callinged the police in my entire life. >> reporter: after having people sleep on her lawn and show up hours before opening, she had enough of healthy...
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wiseberg. none of the three are doctors. now all three are out of business. >> it has not been safe here. >> reporter: now a third warrant in this case has also been issued but not executed. so you want to know how did authorities stumble on to it? we'll get the scoop of it and hear from two ladies to helped bring this place down. >> and stay with us. we'll have much more on our investigation. we were there for the suspected pill mill raid in baltimore county and joce sterman will join us at 5:30 to sort everything out and break it down. >> today catholics here in maryland are welcoming a new leader. the reverend william lori was installed. it happened at a mass at the cathedral of mary our queen this afternoon. jeff hager was there. a lot of pomp and circumstance i'm sure. >> reporter: there certainly was. the catholic church is steeped in tradition, a multitude of processions including school students, seminarians and bishoped all streamed in for the installation of william lori. the archdioc
wiseberg. none of the three are doctors. now all three are out of business. >> it has not been safe here. >> reporter: now a third warrant in this case has also been issued but not executed. so you want to know how did authorities stumble on to it? we'll get the scoop of it and hear from two ladies to helped bring this place down. >> and stay with us. we'll have much more on our investigation. we were there for the suspected pill mill raid in baltimore county and joce sterman...
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also arrested, gerald wiseberg. as addicts from across the country looks for prescriptions for painkillers like oxycodone. >> he will plead not guilty and we're going to fight with the state as we always do. >> 79-year-old wiseberg who ran a clinic in florida reznikov in charge. the clinic brought in $36,000 a day as up to 30 patients a day sot so-called driven. they are accused of facilitating the abuse of of sit out -- oxycodone. why would maryland be fertile ground? it does not have a drug monitoring program open running. in other states is harder. which is why people from those other states found themselves waiting in aid to ammonium parking lot with cash in hand. quex annapolis police say suspicion over missing license plate led them to a big drug bust. it started when they pulled or a lincoln. the driver had a suspended license and his passenger had three bench warrants out for his arrest. the surprises did not stop there. they found residue and bogus prescriptions for painkillers and all that went down. polic
also arrested, gerald wiseberg. as addicts from across the country looks for prescriptions for painkillers like oxycodone. >> he will plead not guilty and we're going to fight with the state as we always do. >> 79-year-old wiseberg who ran a clinic in florida reznikov in charge. the clinic brought in $36,000 a day as up to 30 patients a day sot so-called driven. they are accused of facilitating the abuse of of sit out -- oxycodone. why would maryland be fertile ground? it does not...
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ship and two others, michael reznikov and gerald wiseberg were running a pain clinic where customers would pay cash for prescriptions. they who get an mri at a specific facility, come in with $350 and walk out with things like oxycodone and xanax. it was shut down after the arrests. alina margulis' bail was set at $50,000 cash. joce sterman, abc2 news. >>> well, the debate over same-sex marriage is heating up again. who's entering the fray now. >> it was a big night of performance. who took home the most awards and who brought down the house? >> whether you're planning a big trip or hanging out at the harbor, what you need to know to avoid getting your pocket picked. ♪ [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors... and our communities... america's beverage companies have created a wide range of new choices. developing smaller portion sizes and more low- & no-calorie beverages... adding clear calorie labels so you know exactly what you're choosing... and in schools, replacing full-calorie soft drinks with lower-calorie options. with more choices and fewer calories, america'
ship and two others, michael reznikov and gerald wiseberg were running a pain clinic where customers would pay cash for prescriptions. they who get an mri at a specific facility, come in with $350 and walk out with things like oxycodone and xanax. it was shut down after the arrests. alina margulis' bail was set at $50,000 cash. joce sterman, abc2 news. >>> well, the debate over same-sex marriage is heating up again. who's entering the fray now. >> it was a big night of...
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they're out on bail. 51-year-old michael reznikov and 78-year-old gerald wiseberg operated healthy life group. investigators say they're behind a $9 million a year business that handed out illegal prescription drugs. >>> this morning more of the evidence is being revealed in the murder of florida teen trayvon martin. documents show the 17-year-old was shot through the heart at very close range. there's also video out of martin to go along with the pictures of george zimmerman taken off the shooting when he had a broken nose and the bruises and cuts on the back of his head. zimmerman is charged with second degree murder in the case but says he acted in self-defense. >>> facebook will change its status from private to public today. stock of the social networking site goes on sale. the offering is expected to make facebook worth more than mcdonalds and wallet disney. >> facebook programers worked through the night at the annual hack a on this. it's all in preparation for the company's first public stock offering. many of these employees are about to become millionaires. the ceo will have a
they're out on bail. 51-year-old michael reznikov and 78-year-old gerald wiseberg operated healthy life group. investigators say they're behind a $9 million a year business that handed out illegal prescription drugs. >>> this morning more of the evidence is being revealed in the murder of florida teen trayvon martin. documents show the 17-year-old was shot through the heart at very close range. there's also video out of martin to go along with the pictures of george zimmerman taken off...
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. >> reporter: federal investigators say 51-year-old michael resnicov, and 78-year- old gerald wiseberg are the cash and brains behind the healthy life medical group, a massive pill mill in lutherville. >> these are the bad guys. >> reporter: the pair faced air judge thursday morning, who set each of their bails at $50,000 cash. legal analyst joel denning represents prescription drug addicts and expects a swift conviction. >> i think they're going to have an uphill battle because they did it for the money. >> reporter: the indictment says the clinic saw up to 120 patients a day, who each paid at least $300 per oxycodone. that's $9 million a year, all made at one office on york road. >> the prescribing pills for nonmedical purposes. >> reporter: this building houses several other medical offices. and every one we spoke with here says from the first time healthy life moved in, they knew what was happening behind this door. >> reporter: it's been extremely stressful. it's been frightening. >> reporter: dr. bonnie colbert says she was always afraid to come in and leave work. that the parkin
. >> reporter: federal investigators say 51-year-old michael resnicov, and 78-year- old gerald wiseberg are the cash and brains behind the healthy life medical group, a massive pill mill in lutherville. >> these are the bad guys. >> reporter: the pair faced air judge thursday morning, who set each of their bails at $50,000 cash. legal analyst joel denning represents prescription drug addicts and expects a swift conviction. >> i think they're going to have an uphill...
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the indictment named 51-year- old michael resnicov of new york, and 78-year-old gerald wiseberg of boca raton, florida, as owners and operators of the healthy life medical group. >> prescribing pills for nonmedical purposes. >> reporter: this reveals four undercover agents were prescribed pain pills but showed no symptoms of pain. and had no hands-on exams by doctors. they received six oxycodones. investigators say the clinic saw $130 a day. charged $300 to $350 in cash, which adds up to $9 million a year. >> i was worried that something bad was going to happen. so we were just kind of relieved that nothing bad happened. and there were a lot of unsavory people hanging around. >> reporter: legitimate healthcare officials who worked nearby suspected a sketchy shop. though defense attorneys insist their clients did nothing wrong. >> i really don't want to say anything, other than he has absolutelyicated -- indicated to us -- absolutely indicated to us that he is going to plead not guilty. and that we'll fight with the state, as we always do. >>> a third person has been named as the suspect
the indictment named 51-year- old michael resnicov of new york, and 78-year-old gerald wiseberg of boca raton, florida, as owners and operators of the healthy life medical group. >> prescribing pills for nonmedical purposes. >> reporter: this reveals four undercover agents were prescribed pain pills but showed no symptoms of pain. and had no hands-on exams by doctors. they received six oxycodones. investigators say the clinic saw $130 a day. charged $300 to $350 in cash, which adds...
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. >> reporter: federal investigators say 51-year-old michael resnicov, and 78-year- old gerald wiseberg are the cash and brains behind the healthy life medical group, a massive pill mill in lutherville. >> these are the bad guys. >> reporter: the pair faced a judge thursday morning, who set each of their bails at $50,000 cash. legal analyst joel denning represents prescription drugat addicts -- drug addicts and expects a swift conviction. >> i think they're going to have an uphill battle because they did it for the money. >> reporter: the indictment says the clinic saw up to 120 patients a day, who each paid at least $300 for oxycodone. that's $9 million a year, all made at one office on york road. >> they're prescribing pills for nonmedical purposes. >> reporter: this building houses several other medical offices. and everyone we spoke with here says from the first day healthy life moved in, they knew what was happening behind this door. >> it's been extremely stressful. it's been frightening. >> reporter: dr. bonnie colbert says she was always afraid to come in and leave work. but the
. >> reporter: federal investigators say 51-year-old michael resnicov, and 78-year- old gerald wiseberg are the cash and brains behind the healthy life medical group, a massive pill mill in lutherville. >> these are the bad guys. >> reporter: the pair faced a judge thursday morning, who set each of their bails at $50,000 cash. legal analyst joel denning represents prescription drugat addicts -- drug addicts and expects a swift conviction. >> i think they're going to have...
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wiseberg operated healthy life group just outside the beltway. federal investigators say they are are behind a 9 -- are behind a $9 million a year business that handed out illegal prescriptions and illegal prescription drugs. they are charged with conspireing to distribute narcotics. >>> air travel has reached a new high. more than 4.9 million people went through our airport in the first 3 months of this year. that's an all time high. the airport is hoping for more passengers now that bahama's air is offering direct flights. >>> pimlico and elsewhere, the alley breast fast was held -- breakfast was held yesterday. the breakfast was accompanied by the traditional drink, the black eyed susanne. later today nine phillies will be at the starting gate for the black eyed susanne stakes. stay with wjz 13, maryland's news station. complete news an first warning ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
wiseberg operated healthy life group just outside the beltway. federal investigators say they are are behind a 9 -- are behind a $9 million a year business that handed out illegal prescriptions and illegal prescription drugs. they are charged with conspireing to distribute narcotics. >>> air travel has reached a new high. more than 4.9 million people went through our airport in the first 3 months of this year. that's an all time high. the airport is hoping for more passengers now that...