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NC man convicted of Medicaid fraud seeks compassionate release due to health risks
Tim Harron recently filed a motion in federal court for compassionate release. He cited health reasons.
Man convicted in Medicaid fraud scheme wants out of prison
A man facing years of prison time for Medicaid fraud wants out of prison.
Tim Harron recently filed a motion in federal court for compassionate release, citing health reasons.
Harron listed several illnesses that are high-risk factors if he gets COVID. Also, he mentions a head injury as a reason to let him out or reduce his sentence.
Prosecutors have not responded to challenge Harron’s motion.
Harron is scheduled to get out of prison in 2029. His wife, Latisha Harron, is due to get out in 2031.
The government already seized their bank accounts, cars, high-end clothing and more.
The Harron submitted $17 million in fraudulent bills to the state Medicaid system.
