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In a 2011 judicial proceeding, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a defendant's history of substance use did not reduce his responsibility for an elaborate Medicare fraud scheme. The court upheld the imposed sentence, citing the extensive nature and far-reaching consequences of the illicit operation.
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In a 2011 ruling, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a defendant's prior drug use did not reduce responsibility for a complex Medicare fraud scheme. The court upheld the imposed sentence, noting the broad scope and significant impact of the fraudulent activities.
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In 2011, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals decided that a defendant's previous drug use did not excuse his role in a complicated Medicare fraud scheme. The court confirmed his sentence because of how large the fraud was and its significant effects.
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In a court case from 2011, a court decided that a person's past drug use did not make him less responsible. This was for a big plan to cheat Medicare, a government health program. The court agreed with his punishment because the cheating was so large and affected many people.