Judge's order: Jailed Kingsport doctor a flight risk

Judge's order: Jailed Kingsport doctor a flight risk

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Kingsport doctor Scott McLain is a flight risk and "no combination of conditions can be imposed" to reasonably assure he'll show up for court hearings, a federal judge wrote in an order explaining why he's being kept in jail. McLain, who practices at Kingsport Primary Care and was arrested July 1, is charged with four felonies in federal court: health care benefit fraud, making false statements and distribution of contr…

Judge rules Kingsport doctor is a flight risk and danger to community; denies bond

A federal judge in Greeneville has denied bond for Dr. Scott McLain, a Kingsport doctor facing numerous charges related to questionable practices and drug fraud

Kingsport Dr. to remain jailed after federal charges - SuperTalk 92.9

A federal judge has decided that Kingsport doctor Scott McLain is a flight risk and “no combination of conditions can be imposed” to reasonably assure he’ll show up for court hearings and he will remain in jail. McLain, who practices at Kingsport Primary Care and was arrested July 1, is charged with four felonies. Those charges are health care benefit fraud, making false statements and distribution of controlled substances. McLain allegedly bill…