Local Government News
U.S. Attorney's Office launches gun safety initiative with local police department
The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has launched an awareness and education initiative to promote safe firearm storage practices. The program, titled “Safe Gun Storage Saves Lives,” is set to take place on September 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Heights Community Center in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
Federal court bars Ohio doctor from prescribing opioids; imposes $4.7M fine
A federal court has permanently prohibited a Sandusky, Ohio-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances, ordering him to pay $4.7 million in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).