Region’s US Attorney plays central role in national fraud case Evan Jones May 8, 2012 1 minute read Abbott Laboratories will pay $1.5 billion in penalties to settle a health care fraud case prosecuted in western Virginia. As WFIR’s Evan Jones reports, the region’s top federal prosecutor played a central role in the case. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05-08-Abbott-Labs-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=05-08 Abbott Labs Wrap1-WEB] Share: Post navigation Previous: Goodwill holding appraisal event this Friday with familiar faceNext: Explore Park on the rebound, but it is gradual Related Stories Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026 Gov. Spanberger’s proposed amendments to the Affordable Medicine Act could be costly for Virginians Emma Thomas April 16, 2026 Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown music fest preview Gene Marrano April 15, 2026