Jury Trial Date Scheduled for East Memphis Doctor Facing Federal Indictment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A doctor from East Memphis facing federal charges will stand trial beginning September 25, according to a recent court ruling. The defendant, Dr. M. Gabriel Gutiérrez, has been indicted on multiple counts involving controlled substances and healthcare fraud. The federal indictment alleges that Gutiérrez, a licensed physician, engaged in practices that contributed to the misuse of opioid prescriptions. Authorities claim he provided these prescriptions without legitimate medical purposes, a move that has raised serious concerns regarding patient safety and the broader implications for public health. In addition to the opioid-related charges, the … Read more