Doctor in illegal prescription case arrested again

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Fernando Valley doctor awaiting trial for allegedly prescribing and selling narcotics without a legitimate reason has pleaded not guilty to selling a potent painkiller to undercover agents.

City News Service says Dr. Yahya Hedvat of Encino was arrested again last week.

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