Overview
- Louis Morelli admitted in federal court that he caused controlled drugs to be dispensed without valid prescriptions by writing unlawful scripts for 17 patients.
- He acknowledged issuing stimulants and sedatives such as Adderall, Vyvanse and Xanax to sexual partners and people with known addictions, sometimes in return for sex or nude photos.
- Investigators say Morelli kept prescribing after receiving repeated warnings from family members and law enforcement that patients were abusing or reselling the drugs.
- At least one prescription written by Morelli was tied to a medical emergency or death according to prosecutors, who highlighted the public-health risks of his conduct.
- Morelli surrendered his DEA registration and agreed to give up his medical licenses and will be sentenced on October 27, 2026 with possible prison and fine exposure under federal law while federal agencies continue their probe.