WSBTV Narconon GA Part 2 2012-10-02

Published December 4, 2012

WSBTV Narconon GA Part 2 2012-10-02 – WSB TV Action News Atlanta, GA investigative report of the tragic death of Patrick Desomond in 2008. By Jodie Fleischer ATLANTA — A Georgia drug rehab program with ties to the Church of Scientology is now under a state investigation after Channel 2 Action News showed inspectors new evidence. The review comes after Channel 2 investigative reporter Jodie Fleischer spoke with an insider, ready to blow the whistle on lies told to the courts and the state. Drug rehab programs in Georgia can be licensed in different ways. An inpatient program means patients have around-the-clock supervision and more state oversight. Outpatient programs treat addicts during the day only. But a Channel 2 investigation found an outpatient program that posed as inpatient to bring in more money and showed state leaders evidence they have missed for a decade. read more and follow at: www.wsbtv.com

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