The Largest 'Pill Mill' In American History | American Pain (The Real Story)

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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0:24 Chris's Pain Clinic and FBI Raid chapter 2
0:24 Chris's Pain Clinic and Girlfriend's Dog as Medical Director
0:30 FBI Raid on Chris's Pain Clinic
1:01 Childhood Trauma and Discovery of Mother's Infidelity chapter 2
1:01 Childhood Trauma and Discovery of Mother's Infidelity
1:34 Father's Reaction to Mother's Infidelity
2:38 Father's Second Trial and Marriage chapter 1
2:38 Aftermath of the Incident and Father's Arrest
4:13 Early Life and Family chapter
6:20 Moving to Florida and Career chapter
8:25 The Story of a Driver's License Issue chapter 3
8:25 Initial Driver's License Suspension and Arrest
9:57 Consequences of Not Paying a Ticket
11:00 Second Arrest and Further Consequences
12:05 Arrest and Felony Probation chapter 3
12:05 Multiple Arrests and Bond Issues
13:07 Felony Probation Consequences
14:43 New Arrest and Bond Issue
15:44 Arrest and Incarceration chapter 4
15:44 Initial Arrest and Frustration
16:15 Re-Arrest and Incarceration
16:46 Car Seizure and Felony Probation
18:19 Life on Felony Probation
19:22 Losing Job and Struggling to Find New Employment chapter 5
19:22 Firing and Financial Struggle
19:53 Construction Experience and Joblessness
20:24 Chris and Jeff's Plan to Open a Pain Clinic
20:55 Building the Office for the Pain Clinic
21:26 Finalizing the Office and Unusual Events
23:02 The Speaker's Job Search and Construction Site Encounter chapter 3
23:02 Job Search Struggles and Unconventional Opportunities
24:36 Chris's Pain Clinic Venture and Lack of Medical Experience
25:07 Discussion on Medical Licensing and Business Operations
26:42 The Founding of the Company and its Initial Success chapter 3
26:42 The Idea for the Company and its Initial Success
27:13 Chris and Jeff's Business Approach and Lack of Understanding of Addiction
28:47 The Hiring of a Medical Director and the Company's Operations
29:50 Pain Clinic Requirements chapter 4
29:50 Room and Safe Requirements for Pharmacy
31:24 Doctor's Arrangements and Limited Medication
31:55 First Day at the Clinic and Initial Tasks
32:59 Understanding the Clinic's Patient Demographics
33:30 Chris's Doctor's Office and Initial Involvement chapter 4
33:30 Chris's Doctor's Office and Initial Payment
34:01 Increasing Patient Volume and Involvement in Office Tasks
34:33 Obtaining a License for the Doctor's Office
35:03 Realization of Chris's Business Practices and Concerns about Legality
37:07 The Decision to Work with Diana chapter 3
37:07 Initial Concerns and the Decision to Work with Diana
38:09 Creating a Fake Corporation and Avoiding Probation
39:10 Life on Felony Probation and the Decision to Stay with Diana
40:43 Chris's Request and Doctor Scramble chapter 4
40:43 Chris's Request and Doctor Scramble - Initial Situation
41:15 Doctor Search and Agreement
41:46 Doctor's Arrival and Patient Care
42:51 Business Growth and Challenges
44:24 Discussion of Doctor's Death chapter 5
44:24 Doctor's Mysterious Death and Investigation
44:56 CSI Investigation in Panama
45:30 Hiring of New Doctors and Clinic Operations
46:01 Dr. Joseph's Moonlighting and Charity Work
47:03 Pain Clinic Operations and Doctor Compensation
48:04 Running a Pain Clinic chapter 3
48:04 Figuring out the Business Side of a Pain Clinic
49:09 Lack of Guidance on Running a Pain Clinic in Florida
50:42 Dealing with Difficult Patients and Doctors
51:44 Discussion about a doctor's behavior and the narrator's experience chapter 3
51:44 The doctor's behavior and the narrator's reaction
52:15 Doctors' knowledge and willful blindness
52:45 The narrator's feelings about the situation
53:18 The Oxy Alley Issue in Florida chapter 1
53:18 The doctor's financial gain and the narrator's decision
55:23 The Decision to Stay and Run the Place chapter
55:54 Description of the Office Space and Patient Flow chapter
59:34 Managing Doctors and Patients chapter 3
59:34 Handling Doctor's Expectations and Demands
1:00:36 Playing to Doctors' Personalities and Fantasies
1:01:07 Protecting Patients and Maintaining Order
1:03:12 Working at the Doctor's Office chapter 6
1:03:12 Describing the Doctor's Office and File System
1:03:42 Conflict Resolution and Administrative Tasks
1:04:14 Financial Operations and HIPPA Forms
1:04:45 Clinic Operations and Patient Volume
1:05:17 Counting Money and Storing it in Empty Drug Tests
1:06:24 A Story About a Misplaced Trash Bag and Stolen Flyers
1:07:28 Cash Handling and Deposit Issues chapter 5
1:07:28 Finding Large Amounts of Cash and Initial Deposit Issues
1:07:58 Money Counter and Bank Deposits
1:08:30 Missing Money and Prison Sentence
1:09:01 Banking Issues and Cash Handling Problems
1:10:35 Missing Cash and Unusual Discovery
1:11:05 Phone Call and Unexpected Events chapter 3
1:11:05 Suspicious Phone Call and Office Visit
1:12:08 Break-In and Discovery of Missing Money
1:14:14 Accusation and Investigation
1:14:44 Argument and Dispute Over Money chapter 4
1:14:44 Initial Argument and Discovery of Misplaced Money
1:15:16 Fighting and Intervention by Parents
1:15:49 Chaos and Escalation with Gun Involvement
1:16:22 Police Intervention and DNA Request
1:18:28 Planning a Lie Detector Test Brunch chapter 4
1:18:28 The Plan to Use Lie Detector Tests
1:19:01 Chris's Explanation of the Situation
1:20:04 The Lie Detector Test Setup and Discussion
1:20:36 Arguments Over Taking the Lie Detector Test
1:22:11 Investigation and Suspicion chapter 2
1:22:11 Initial Investigation and Gun Discovery
1:23:13 Robbie's Involvement and Chris's Instructions
1:25:23 Story of a Theft and Discovery chapter 4
1:25:23 Initial Theft and Locksmith's Failure
1:26:57 Discovery of Stolen Goods and Roster Sheet
1:28:01 Confronting the Thief and Revealing Evidence
1:28:34 Planning to Confront the Thief at Home
1:29:05 Derek's Frustration with Being Nice chapter 2
1:29:05 Feeling Trapped and Frustrated
1:29:36 Derek's Past Experiences and Frustrations
1:30:38 Confronting the Situation chapter 2
1:30:38 Confronting the Situation with Chris and Robbie
1:31:39 Physical Confrontation with Robbie
1:32:41 Confrontation and Discovery of Informant chapter 3
1:32:41 Initial Confrontation and Gunfire
1:33:13 Discussion of Florida Law and Robbery
1:34:15 Investigation and Discovery of Informant's Phone
1:36:19 Confrontation and Plan to Silence Robbie chapter 4
1:36:49 Trying to Get Robbie to Incriminate Himself
1:36:51 Discussing Options to Handle the Situation
1:38:22 Considering Paying Robbie to Stay Silent
1:38:52 Uncuffing Robbie and the Subsequent Chaos
1:40:26 Waiting for Handcuff Keys and Tension Builds chapter 6
1:40:26 Initial Situation and Tension
1:40:57 Accusations and Fear of Prison
1:41:27 Involving Chris's Girlfriend and Escalation
1:41:58 Handcuff Keys Arrive and Release
1:42:31 Discovery of a Gun and Confrontation
1:43:03 Leaving the Scene and Avoiding Further Involvement
1:44:06 Describing the neighborhood's problems with drug addiction chapter 5
1:44:06 Patients causing chaos and destruction in the neighborhood
1:44:40 Overdosing and destructive behavior in restaurants and businesses
1:45:07 Patients' background and behavior, including camping out in parking lots
1:45:37 The impact of the patients' behavior on the neighborhood and the speaker's frustration
1:46:09 The speaker's growing frustration with the patients' behavior and lack of self-control
1:47:41 Establishing the Situation chapter 1
1:47:41 Initial Situation and Stress
1:48:12 The Clinic and Its Challenges chapter 4
1:48:12 Dealing with Patients and Paperwork
1:48:45 The News Crew's Visit
1:49:15 Crazy Situations and Interviews
1:50:17 Growing Concerns and Expectations
1:51:19 Chris's Party and Interview chapter 4
1:51:19 Chris's Party and Balloons
1:51:49 Pain Management and Business
1:52:21 Watching the Interview on TV
1:53:56 Feeling Set Up and Suspicious
1:54:59 Discussion about MRI and medical knowledge chapter 4
1:54:59 Initial thoughts on MRI and medical knowledge
1:55:30 Learning about different types of MRIs
1:56:01 Sharing personal experience with MRI and medical knowledge
1:58:09 Random encounters at the 'dope hole' location
1:58:40 Unrelated Story and MRI Discussion chapter 4
1:58:40 Story about a Man's Career Change and Dope Hole
1:59:11 MRI Discussion and Doctor's Office Visit
2:00:13 Misunderstanding about MRI Report and Uterus
2:01:45 Confrontation about Fake MRI and Doctor's Reaction
2:02:16 Confrontation at the Clinic chapter 3
2:02:16 Patient Becomes Aggressive
2:03:19 Discussion of Prescription Pills
2:04:21 Tension Escalates, Cops Arrive
2:05:54 Confrontation with Cops and Doctor Shopping chapter 3
2:05:54 Initial Confrontation and Arrest
2:06:24 Trespassing and Verbal Abuse
2:07:27 Police Harassment and Doctor Shopping Issues
2:09:00 Confrontations with Police and Business Issues chapter 4
2:09:00 Police Harassment and Confrontations
2:09:31 Dr. Gens' Quitting and Business Setup
2:10:02 Business Operations and Calculations
2:11:38 Rival Business Setup and DEA Inspection
2:12:40 Medical Department Complaint and Consequences chapter
2:12:40 Police Harassment and Arrest chapter 2
2:12:40 Medical Department Complaint and Consequences of Unfilled Scripts
2:14:44 Police Harassment and Arrest of Chris
2:16:19 Setting up a temporary triage and moving to a new location chapter 4
2:16:19 Building a temporary triage and moving to the new location
2:17:53 Initial success at the new location and rapid growth
2:18:56 Challenges with neighbors, police, and news media
2:19:29 Hiring unconventional security personnel
2:19:59 Recalling a Fun and Profitable Time in the Past chapter 6
2:19:59 Starting a New Business Venture and Hiring Employees
2:20:32 Sharing Stories of the Past and Clout Chasing
2:21:04 Description of a Fun and Laid-Back Work Environment
2:21:38 Hiring Friends and Attracting Women to Work at the Office
2:22:09 The Process of Hiring and Interviewing Women
2:23:11 Realizing the Office was Being Monitored by the Feds
2:23:42 Hiring Security Guards and Unexpected Interview chapter 3
2:23:42 Hiring Unconventional Security Guards
2:24:13 Tito's Arrival and Free Lunches
2:25:48 Unexpected Interview with a Job Applicant
2:27:22 Story about a pharmacy inspection chapter 4
2:27:22 Introduction to the story about a pharmacy inspection
2:27:54 New office and relaxed atmosphere
2:28:57 Unexpected DEA inspection at the pharmacy
2:29:28 Chaos and confusion during the inspection
2:31:05 Interview and Pharmacy Tech chapter 4
2:31:05 Interview and Pharmacy Tech - Initial Interaction
2:31:36 Pharmacy Tech's Situation and Concerns
2:32:06 Accessing Safes and Doctor's Separation
2:33:09 Driver's License and Felony Probation Concerns
2:34:11 Initial Situation and Confusion chapter 4
2:34:11 Unregistered Vehicle and Confusion about Authorities' Knowledge
2:34:43 Movie Theater Distraction and Calming Measures
2:35:14 Arrest and Uncertainty about Plans
2:36:06 Waiting Outside and DEA Involvement
2:37:17 Discussion of Financial Situation chapter 2
2:37:17 Financial Situation and Decision-Making
2:37:49 Dr. Graham's Visit and Medication
2:38:21 Consequences and Actions Taken chapter 1
2:38:52 Medication Distribution and Business Practices
2:40:57 FBI Agent's Threats and Consequences chapter 3
2:40:57 FBI Agent's Threats and Dr. Joseph's License
2:41:29 FBI Agent's Influence on Dr. Joseph and Others
2:42:01 Financial Consequences of FBI Agent's Threats
2:43:37 Airport Property and Business Operations chapter 1
2:43:37 Doctors' Salaries and Specialties
2:44:39 Power of Attorney and Moving chapter
2:48:16 Managing a Clinic and Dealing with Patients chapter 4
2:48:16 Dealing with Difficult Patients and Providing Food Options
2:49:20 Observing Unusual Behavior at the Clinic
2:49:51 The Ice Cream Truck Incident and Its Consequences
2:51:25 Closing the Clinic Due to Cease and Desist Order
2:51:56 Licensing and Legal Issues chapter 4
2:51:56 Initial Licensing Concerns and Police Interaction
2:52:27 Confrontation with Authorities over Illegal Activities
2:53:32 Financial Concerns and Business Viability
2:54:04 Description of the Office Environment and Activities
2:55:10 Financial Struggles and Success chapter 3
2:55:10 Financial Struggles and Success - Initial Challenges
2:56:46 Unconventional Insurance Sales
2:58:21 Insurance Agency and Personal Life
2:58:52 Story about a personal experience chapter 4
2:58:52 Description of a personal experience with a friend
2:59:23 Laughter and apology after an argument
3:00:27 Moving to a new office and dealing with police harassment
3:01:00 Description of police tactics and a personal experience with them
3:02:33 Parking Lot Incident chapter 3
3:02:33 Blocking the Exit and Crash
3:03:06 Confronting the Cop
3:04:09 Pain Clinic Stress and Competition
3:06:16 Conflict with a Company chapter 3
3:06:16 Disagreement with a Business Partner
3:07:48 Rival Company's Tactics
3:08:50 Private Investigator Involvement
3:09:51 Ethan's Bank Transactions and IRS Audit chapter 2
3:09:51 Ethan's Bank Transactions and IRS Audit
3:10:23 IRS Audit Consequences for Employees
3:11:24 Patient Deaths, Medical Records, and Toxicology Reports chapter 3
3:11:24 Patient Deaths and Medical Records
3:11:55 Toxicology Reports and Patient Stacy Mason's Overdose
3:12:27 Patient Stacy Mason's Track Marks and Oxycontin Abuse
3:13:29 Patient's Death and Investigation chapter 5
3:13:29 Patient's Death and Initial Investigation
3:14:29 Pill Bottle and Self-Defense Claim
3:15:01 New Clinic in Jacksonville and Patient Concerns
3:16:05 Mysterious Phone Call and Suspicious Behavior
3:16:35 Threats and Confrontation with Derek
3:17:08 Phone Number Investigation chapter 4
3:17:08 Cross-referencing phone number with Sunbiz and finding a connection to Zack Rose
3:17:41 Discussion of parking lot Pete's business dealings and patient list
3:18:13 Confronting the individual involved and discussing the call center
3:18:43 Recording a conversation with the individual and discussing potential legal action
3:20:51 Planning and Execution of a Plan chapter 5
3:20:51 Initial Plan to Pick Up Someone and Cover Tracks
3:21:44 Gathering Evidence of Collusion
3:22:13 Christmas Shopping and Surveillance
3:22:44 Sending Brother to Get MRI
3:23:33 Brother's Experience at the Doctor's Office
3:24:01 Dispute and Evidence Gathering chapter 2
3:24:01 Waiting for Money Back and Suspicious Behavior
3:25:12 Chris's Involvement and Uncertainty
3:27:07 Argument and Confrontation chapter 4
3:27:07 Initial Argument and Escalation
3:27:09 Confrontation and Evidence of Extortion
3:28:09 Pete's Intervention and Gun Incident
3:29:43 Aftermath and Chaos
3:30:49 Confrontation with a Gunman and Subsequent Police Intervention chapter 1
3:30:49 Confronting a Gunman and Protecting a Child
3:31:20 Police Detention and Investigation chapter 4
3:31:20 Police Intervention and Refusal to Cooperate
3:31:51 Arrest and Detention by Police
3:32:22 Police Investigation and Treatment of Detainees
3:33:25 Detective's Behavior and Interrogation
3:33:56 Arrest and Bond Hearing chapter 4
3:33:56 Initial Arrest and Threats
3:34:27 Jail Experience and Separation from Brother
3:34:58 Bond Hearing and Judge's Decision
3:36:01 Release Conditions and Ankle Monitoring
3:37:35 Law Enforcement and Legal Issues chapter 5
3:37:35 Fake Statements and Trial Process
3:38:05 Arrest and Charges
3:38:38 Clout Chasing and Misrepresentation
3:39:10 Business Growth and Parking Issues
3:40:12 Police Crackdown and Conflict with Other Pain Clinic
3:41:12 Dealing with Law Enforcement and HIPAA chapter 4
3:41:12 Law Enforcement Involvement and HIPAA Concerns
3:41:44 Counting Pills and Arrests
3:42:16 Law Enforcement Demands for Patient Files
3:42:46 Working with Law Enforcement and HIPAA Compliance
3:44:18 New Office Location and Renovations chapter 3
3:44:18 Finding a New Location and Overcoming Challenges
3:45:26 Fencing in the Parking Lot and Solving a Traffic Issue
3:47:01 Implementing Drug Testing and Bathroom Restrictions
3:48:03 Ghost Bed Mattress Overview chapter 2
3:48:03 Ghost Bed Features and Guarantee
3:48:33 Pain Clinic Services and Policies
3:50:08 Pain Clinic and Patient Stories chapter 1
3:50:40 Patient Stories and Experiences
3:51:40 Chris's Business Operations chapter 4
3:51:40 Chris's Behind-the-Scenes Work and Pharmacy Acquisitions
3:52:12 Buying Pharmacies and Filling Shelves with Pills
3:52:42 Staffing and Operations at the Pharmacies
3:54:16 Counter Surveillance and FBI Involvement
3:55:19 Wire Taps and FBI Raid chapter 2
3:55:19 FBI Wire Taps and Raid Preparation
3:56:52 Raid Execution and Chaos
3:58:23 IRS Visit and Unexpected Meeting chapter 3
3:58:23 IRS Visit and Unexpected Meeting with Chris
3:59:24 Chris's Concerns and Discovery of Stolen Police Gun
4:00:56 Meeting at McKe's and Discussion of Seized Assets
4:01:27 Law Enforcement Raid and Arrests chapter 3
4:01:27 Raid in a Gated Community and Arrests
4:02:31 Meeting with Attorneys and Uncertainty
4:03:33 Disappearance of Colleagues and Fear
4:05:10 Receiving a Call from the DEA chapter 2
4:05:10 Receiving a Call from the DEA and Initial Response
4:05:41 Conversation with the DEA Agent about Attorney
4:06:45 Conversation with the DEA Agent chapter 1
4:07:15 Meeting with the US Attorney and Agents
4:08:48 Confrontation with Authorities chapter 4
4:08:48 Initial Confrontation and Instructions
4:09:18 Presentation of Evidence and Accusations
4:09:48 Psychological Pressure and Threats
4:11:22 Interview with Task Force Officer
4:11:52 Story of Incarceration and Plea Deal chapter 5
4:11:52 Initial Incarceration and Lawyer's Warning
4:12:24 Cooperation and Plea Deal Discussion
4:12:55 Visiting Chris in Jail and NBA Finals
4:13:26 Second Meeting with Lawyers and Plea Deal
4:13:58 Refusal to Cooperate and Sentence Discussion
4:14:59 Interview and Discussion about Prison and Drug Trafficking chapter 5
4:14:59 Initial Confusion about Prison Systems and Drug Trafficking
4:15:31 Discussion about a Specific Individual's Situation and Drug Addiction
4:16:03 Account of the Interview Process and Confusion about Kidnapping
4:17:06 Continuation of the Interview and Discussion about Dr. Cadet
4:17:37 Conclusion of the Interview and Discussion about Prison Sentencing
4:18:07 Plea Bargain and Stipulated Statement of Facts chapter 3
4:18:07 Initial Plea Bargain Discussion and Attorney Meeting
4:19:12 Signing the Stipulated Statement of Facts
4:20:15 PSI and Sentencing Concerns
4:21:48 Arrest and FBI Headquarters chapter 3
4:21:48 Discussion of Plea Bargain and Arrest
4:22:19 Arrival at FBI Headquarters and Sallyport Room
4:23:23 Discovery of Rubber Totes and File
4:25:29 Cooperating Individuals and Unawareness chapter 6
4:25:29 Janitor's Relocation and Unawareness
4:26:00 Handcuffs, Cops, and Gray Sweatshirt
4:26:30 Weekend in Tampa and Origami Receipt
4:27:01 Pat Down, Coke, and Mustache
4:27:32 Receptionist's Reaction and Crumpled Receipt
4:28:03 Old Doctors, Cooperation, and Scared Individuals
4:29:05 Arrival and Initial Observations chapter 4
4:29:05 Initial Impressions of the Situation
4:29:36 Conversations with Ethan and Agent Turner
4:30:06 Observations of the Environment and Treatment
4:31:07 Unsettling Moments and Reactions
4:32:08 Arrest and Interrogation chapter 3
4:32:08 Initial Arrest and Confrontation with DEA and FBI Agents
4:32:39 Physical Restraint and Intimidation by Agents
4:33:10 Processing and Transportation to West Palm Beach Federal Courthouse
4:35:15 Confrontation with Authorities chapter 2
4:35:15 Initial Arrest and Detention
4:36:46 Confrontation with Dr. Graham
4:38:18 Drew's Antics and Humor chapter 4
4:38:18 Drew's Jokes and Teasing
4:38:50 Buying Swords and Having Fun
4:39:22 Antagonizing Drew's Friend
4:40:26 Polynesian Sauce and Seriousness
4:41:58 Confrontation with Marshall and others chapter 1
4:41:58 Confrontation with Marshall and others about tattoos and pictures
4:42:29 Discussion of fraud charges and conspiracy chapter 4
4:42:29 Discussion of fraud charges and conspiracy with Chris and Jeff
4:43:32 Explanation of fraudulent transaction and conspiracy charges
4:44:04 Discussion of being labeled as an enforcer for organized crime group
4:44:36 Pleading guilty and being asked questions by the judge
4:45:38 Discussion of FBI File and PSI Process chapter 3
4:45:38 Initial Reaction to FBI File and PSI Process
4:46:10 Details of FBI File and PSI Process
4:46:42 Unpleasant Experience with PSI Interviewer
4:48:48 Drug Test and Probation Department Recommendation chapter 3
4:48:48 Initial Reaction to Drug Test and Probation Department Recommendation
4:49:19 Discussion of Past Events and Prescription Pill Bottle
4:50:23 Conversation with Attorney and Probation Department Recommendation
4:50:54 Sentencing and Unexpected Twist chapter 2
4:50:54 Arrival at the Courthouse and Unexpected Twist
4:51:56 New Evidence and Revised Sentencing Recommendation
4:52:29 Discussion of Kidnapping and Extortion chapter 4
4:52:29 Description of Extortion and Kidnapping Involvement
4:53:31 Sentencing Discussion and Probation Officer's Objection
4:54:02 Comparison of Original Sentence to New Sentencing Options
4:55:05 Reaction to Sentencing and Discussion of Prior Criminal History
4:56:38 Discussion of Sentencing and Probation chapter 5
4:56:38 Initial Sentencing Discussion and Codefendant Involvement
4:57:09 Judge's Decision on Sentence and Probation Objection
4:57:39 Additional Sentencing Details and Illegal U-Turn Discussion
4:58:10 PSI and Prison Sentencing Details
4:58:41 Post-Sentencing Reaction and Comparison to Others' Sentences
4:59:46 Testimony and 302s chapter 1
4:59:46 Description of Kidnapping and Abuse
5:00:17 Pain Clinic and Undercover Operation chapter 2
5:00:17 Pain Clinic Incident and Roxies
5:00:49 Karma and Heart Failure

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