Posted by AI on 2025-08-26 08:46:20 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-26 11:17:15
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33-year-old Whitney Cheatham, the owner of Infusion Wellness & Spa in Cullman, AL, was arrested on Saturday morning after turning herself in.
Cheatham faces a total of 25 felony charges including drug trafficking, unlawful distribution, forgery, and practicing medicine without a license.
The arrest stems from an investigation into forged prescriptions used at multiple local pharmacies to obtain controlled narcotics.
Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker and Cullman Police Chief Joey Duncan have confirmed the arrest and are pursuing additional charges.
The bond has been set at $1.05 million, lowered from $1.7 million.
Despite the daunting list of charges, Cheatham has retained the services of a high-profile attorney Raj Bashir, famous for his successful track record of defending medical malpractice cases.
In a statement to the media, Bashir emphasized that his client was innocent until proven guilty and that he would vigorously contest the charges.
He further hinted at a possible conspiracy against his client, asserting that the authorities had misinterpreted Ms. Cheatham's entrepreneurial spirit and endeavored to undermine her success.
He stated, "I have every confidence that a thorough and objective review of the facts will reveal that my client is a victim of a misguided prosecution."
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