A judge has sentenced a former Christian County state representative to six years in prison after a federal jury found her guilty of fraud.
Investigators say Dr. Tricia Derges of Nixa was found guilty of 22 counts of wire fraud, illegal distribution of a controlled substance, and making false statements to investigators.
The federal trial jury convicted her of fraudulently receiving about $300,000 in federal COVID aid for her medical clinic.
She was also convicted of selling fake stem cell treatments.
