Region’s US Attorney plays central role in national fraud case Evan Jones May 8, 2012 1 min 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] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Goodwill holding appraisal event this Friday with familiar faceNext: Explore Park on the rebound, but it is gradual Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025