The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Florida recently issued the following statement regarding the sentences of doctors convicted of drug trafficking charges:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan today sentenced Scott Andrew Hollington, 59, St. Augustine, to 12 years in federal prison after being found 14 count convictions and distributions of controlled substances for legitimate medical purposes in the course of normal professional practice, and a five count conviction that blocks justice justice. Hollington was found guilty by the federal ju judge on July 25, 2023.
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, the Drug Enforcement Office (DEA) first learned about Hollington after receiving tips from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) that Hollington is exchanging prescriptions for sexual favors. Following additional evidence of Hollington’s illegal prescribing practices, the DEA deployed five undercover agents at Hollington’s addiction clinic. These undercover investigations took place between February and July 2022 with the aim of obtaining a prescription without legitimate medical needs. Secret agents secured a total of 17 prescriptions for Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances during five visits, including amphetamines (Aderall), benzodiazepines (barium and Xanax), and buprenorhine (suboxine).
During the visit, Hollington asked officers about their drug preferences and provided prescriptions without proper medical justification. Hollington also admitted that he didn’t care about the outcome of urine drug screening. Physical examinations, important checks, and appropriate documents were omitted during most medical encounters with undercover agents. Evidence further revealed that Hollington changed medical bills to each of the undercover agent’s medical files after his indictment, leading to suspicions of obstruction.
Testimony during the trial included statements from three female victims who revealed that Hollington exchanged, forced or solicited sexual benefits for a prescription. One victim described him as a “monster” who exploited her vulnerability while seeking help in addiction. The fourth victim asked if Hollington needed “Sugar Daddy” and asked him to engage in a sexual nature conversation instead of discussing her medical history and medication needs.
The case was jointly investigated by the Drug Enforcement Office, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Ormond Beach Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the State Law Office – The Seventh Judicial Circuit. It was indicted by US lawyers Kilwin Mike and Assistant Ashley Washington.
