Ex-Georgia Insurance Commissioner Sentenced for Health Care Fraud

John Oxendine receives three and a half years in prison, ordered to pay fines and restitution for his role in a kickback scheme.

Oxendine pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, admitting to collecting kickbacks.
He was involved in a scheme with Dr. Jeffrey Gallups, who pushed unnecessary medical tests on patients.
Oxendine's sentence includes a $25,000 fine and sharing $760,000 in restitution with Gallups.
Gallups previously received a three-year sentence for his role in the scheme.
Oxendine's defense argued for leniency, citing his past public service and support letters from notable figures.