In a significant healthcare fraud trial, two defendants, Diego Sanudo Sanchez Chocron and Gregory Charles Caskey, were acquitted of conspiracy charges after a month-long jury deliberation. The case involved false billing of Medicare for $65 million related to unnecessary genetic and COVID-19 tests. Despite three co-defendants pleading guilty and cooperating with prosecutors, the jury's verdict was notably rare in a jurisdiction known for successful healthcare fraud prosecutions. Challenges arose during the trial, notably with the dismissal of key charges by the U.S. District Judge, further complicating the government's position.
The jury ultimately found Diego Sanudo Sanchez Chocron and Gregory Charles Caskey not guilty of conspiracy and other related charges after a month-long trial.
The Justice Department's unusual loss highlights the complexities involved in healthcare fraud cases, particularly in South Florida, where such prosecutions are typically successful.
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