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 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0 Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0