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.

First person sentenced in AZ's sober living scheme

The first person has been sentenced in connection to Arizona's sober living home fraud scheme. Thirty-seven-year-old Ariel Dix pleaded guilty to two felony counts of illegal control of an enterprise.

Maricopa County's new sheriff; sober living crisis latest | Newsmaker

FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is in for John Hook this week as she talks with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's new leader, Russ Skinner. He took over as former sheriff Paul Penzone left his post recently. In the second segment, we're talking with Reva Stewart, an advocate for Native Americans seeking sober living as the state found widespread Medicaid fraud. She helps them get into reputable homes that won't exploit those seeking help.

Sober Living: AZ lawmakers looking at new laws

We have reported, on numerous occasions, a scheme that keeps victims in unlicensed sober living homes without providing any real services, only to profit off the state’s Medicaid agency. Now, two bills in the Arizona State Senate aim to address the lack of oversight within the state’s sober living system. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.

Sober Living Crisis: Lawsuit filed against Arizona state agencies

A civil lawsuit has been filed in connection with Arizona's sober living crisis. This comes after AHCCCS was defrauded for an estimated $2 billion as a result of a scheme that preyed on vulnerable people in need of substance abuse treatment.