Sober Living Scheme: AZ AG Mayes addresses fraud

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is prosecuting the latest case that is related to the Sober Living Crisis and the scandal involving Arizona's Medicaid agency, AHCCCS. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum sat down with AG Mayes, two years since the state finally began to crack down on the problem.

Sober living crisis: Displaced people remain homeless after AHCCCS scandal

Two major issues in Arizona have become intertwined since the state’s Medicaid agency cracked down on fraudulent behavioral health facilities in 2023. Some critics say the suspension of hundreds of providers was an over-correction after Arizona lost more than $2 billion in estimated fraud.

Woman allegedly given fentanyl by sober living staff

A lawsuit claims the state of Arizona knew Native Americans were exploited, injured, and dying in sober living facilities and one complainant alleges a staff member gave an alcoholic fentanyl, causing incapacitation. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has the story.

Sober living: Arizona class-action lawsuit filed

We have been following Arizona's sober living crisis for quite some time, and recently, a group of lawyers have launched a class-action lawsuit against the Arizona state government, accusing the state of knowing about the scheme years ago. FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more.

Felon, ex-doctor linked to Arizona's sober living scheme

Convicted felon and ex-doctor, Edward Sayegh, is linked to a behavioral health provider now suspended by Arizona's Medicaid system. We have what he's accused of and what he says about the allegations. FOX 10's Justin Lum has this story.