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11/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2025 10:44
AG’s Office Secures Guilty Plea From Dracut Physician Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter And Illegally Prescribing Opioids
AG's Office Secures Guilty Plea From Dracut Physician Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter And Illegally Prescribing Opioids
Boston - The Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced that Dr. Richard Miron, 83, of Dracut, has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for illegally prescribing opioids to an at-risk patient that resulted in her death and to other at-risk patients for no legitimate medical purpose. Dr. Miron also pleaded guilty to defrauding MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. This is the first known conviction of a doctor for involuntary manslaughter associated with opioid prescribing in Massachusetts.
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Action Details
- Date:November 18, 2025
- Agency:State of Massachusetts
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies
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