LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) – A father-son duo in New York is accused of illegally running a pill mill that prescribed oxy, Xanax, and other controlled substances, Nassau County DA’s office announced on Thursday.
Doctor Richard Taubman, 71, and his 33-year-old son, Eric Taubman, are facing multiple felony counts of criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance, attempted criminal sale of a prescription, and conspiracy.
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The two allegedly sold dozens of prescriptions for opioids, amphetamines, and benzos without a legitimate medical purpose, Nassau County DA Anne T. Donnelly said.
“Richard Taubman and his son, Eric Taubman, allegedly operated a family-run distribution hub for controlled substances,” said DA Donnelly. “By allegedly treating high-potency opioids, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines like casual favors for friends, these defendants demonstrated an unsettling disregard for the realities of the ongoing substance abuse crisis and betrayed the community’s trust. I want to thank the DEA for their tireless work in our joint investigation to shutter this operation. My office is committed to holding accountable any individual who chooses profit over the health and safety of others.”…