Last week, a pharmacist from Franklin, Kentucky, was sentenced to three years in federal prison, while his wife received a two-year sentence. They were convicted of conspiracy to commit theft of medical products, unlawfully distributing controlled substances, and health care fraud.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky along with several law enforcement officials including Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott of the DEA Louisville Field Division and Director Tommy Loving of the Bowling Green/Warren County Drug Task Force.
Court documents reveal that Joseph Huff, aged 46, will serve three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He faced charges including conspiracy to commit theft of medical products and health care fraud among others. His wife, Jenifer Huff, also 46, received a two-year prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for similar charges.
The couple engaged in illegal activities involving oxycodone and hydrocodone from May 2020 to January 2023. Jenifer Huff traded these substances for other drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine. They also falsely billed Kentucky Medicaid for prescriptions not authorized by medical professionals. Joseph Huff additionally committed insurance fraud related to Adderall prescriptions and falsely reported a pharmacy robbery.
Restitution orders require Joseph Huff to pay $17,518.19 and Jenifer Huff $5,730.43.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the Bowling Green/Warren County Drug Task Force and the DEA with support from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Office of Inspector General.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Ansari prosecuted the case.
There is no parole in the federal system.
