DR. Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng was convicted of second-degree murder last week for allegedly over-prescribing prescription painkillers to three men who were addicted to the drugs. According to The New York Daily News:

Tseng ignored pleas from family members of patients who demanded she stop prescribing drugs to them. April Rovero, who lost her son almost six years ago, said she had waited for justice so long that she almost couldn’t believe it when she heard the words “guilty” uttered repeatedly.

She said her son and others were culpable at some level, but they had lost the ability to stop themselves and Tseng took advantage. If her son were alive today, she’d tell him that his bad choice led to an outcome that could have a broader impact.

“This is something that could make a difference as we turn this doctor overprescribing situation around,” Rovero said. “I wish he was here, certainly, but his life has made a difference.”

Tseng, who allegedly made $5 million in her clinical practice in a three-year period, was also convicted of over-prescribing painkillers to 16 people, including two undercover agents.

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