CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A North Carolina doctor admitted to authorities Monday to traveling to West Virginia to take part in a racketeering operation.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Southern West Virginia, Dr. Roswell Tempest Lowry, 85, began working at the Charleston HOPE Clinic after learning about the position in May 2014. The HOPE Clinic was a facility that aimed to address chronic pain through medications.
Lowry did not have any experience in pain management. During this time, Lowry traveled from North Carolina to West Virginia and stayed at a hotel while working.
Lowry admitted customers’ files were not being properly kept and lacked relevant medical information. Most customers paid with cash, with many patients from outside of the state.
For his work, Lowry received hourly pay and a bonus based on paying customers.
Lowry faces up to five years in prison. His sentencing date is May 4.