Dr. Diamond is accused of writing prescriptions for substances, including fentanyl, morphine, hydrocodone and oxymorphine, without a legitimate medical purpose. He is one of three people allegedly involved in the conspiracy, which resulted in the overdose deaths of at least seven people in Texas and Oklahoma between 2012 and 2016.
Dr. Diamond faces up to life in prison. His detention hearing is slated for Friday, according to the report.
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