Michigan
Michigan doctor convicted of illegally prescribing 200,000 opioid pills
A Southeast Michigan doctor has been convicted of federal charges relating to the unlawful distribution of more than 200,000 prescription opioid pills.
Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, was found guilty April 25 by a jury of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute prescription opioids, including Oxycodone and Oxymorphone, and 10 counts of illegal distribution of Oxycodone and Oxymorphone, according to a press release from Acting United States Attorney Julie A. Beck of the Eastern District of Michigan.
Valentine faced those charges for her role in prescribing medication during the time she was one of two primary doctors at the Orthopedic Medical Building in Oak Park.
The district attorney’s office said that from November 2016 to July 2018, Valentine issued more than 3,000 prescriptions for more than 200,000 pills to individuals “who did not have a legitimate medical need for the drugs.”
The clinic operated out of a warehouse, accepted only cash, and charged patients $200 to $500 per prescription, should they receive the medication, the report said.
The cost depended on the quantity, type and dosage of the medication, which was usually Oxycodone 30mg or Oxymorphone 40mg. The report said both of those specific medications are among the most addictive prescription opioids and also are among “the most highly diverted prescription opioids due to their high street value.”
For her efforts, Valentine was about half of the clinic’s proceeds, but only if she wrote an opioid prescription to a patient, not based on any supposed “medical care.” She received an envelope of thousands in cash each day she worked.
The other defendants charged in the case previously pleaded guilty to related charges, the report said.
“Addressing the sources of the opioid epidemic – which include addictive opioid prescription pills as well as street drugs – remains a top priority of this office,” Beck said.
The Eastern District of Michigan is one of the twelve districts included in the Opioid Fraud Abuse and Detection Unit, a Department of Justice initiative that uses data to target and prosecute individuals who are contributing to the nation’s opioid crisis.
Those assisting on this case included special agents and task force officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Health and Human Services-Office of the Inspector General.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Michigan Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 23, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Daily 3 numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
Midday: 6-1-4
Evening: 9-2-4
Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 4 numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
Midday: 7-8-0-0
Evening: 9-7-9-9
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
02-04-12-37-42, Lucky Ball: 10
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Poker Lotto numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
KH-6C-3H-9H-8S
Check Poker Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
01-12-17-28-31
02-04-15-23-25
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily Keno numbers from Dec. 23 drawing
02-09-18-19-21-26-29-30-37-39-44-45-47-51-53-54-59-63-68-76-78-80
Check Daily Keno payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes up to $99,999.99, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Michigan Lottery’s Regional Offices.
To claim by mail, complete a ticket receipt form, sign your winning ticket, and send it along with original copies of your government-issued photo ID and Social Security card to the address below. Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly. Claims should be mailed to:
Michigan Lottery
Attn: Claim Center
101 E. Hillsdale
P.O. Box 30023
Lansing, MI 48909
For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim their prize in person at the Michigan Lottery Headquarters in Lansing located at 101 E. Hillsdale in downtown Lansing. Each winner must present original versions of a valid government-issued photo ID (typically a driver’s license or state ID) and a Social Security card, ensuring that the names on both documents match exactly. To schedule an appointment, please call the Lottery Player Relations office at 844-887-6836, option 2.
If you prefer to claim in person at one of the Michigan Lottery Regional Offices for prizes under $100,000, appointments are required. Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment. Regional office locations are as follows:
- Lansing: 101 E. Hillsdale St. Lansing; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Livonia: 33231 Plymouth Road, Livonia; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Sterling Heights: 34700 Dequindre Road, Sterling Heights; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Detroit: Cadillac Place, 3060 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-600, Detroit; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Grand Rapids: 3391-B Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids; Phone: 844-917-6325
- Saginaw: Jerome T. Hart State Office Building, 411 E. Genesee Ave., Saginaw; Phone: 844-917-6325
For additional information, downloadable forms, and instructions, visit the Michigan Lottery’s prize claim page.
When are Michigan Lottery drawings held?
- Daily 3 & Daily 4: Midday at 12:59 p.m., Evening at 7:29 p.m.
- Fantasy 5: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Poker Lotto: 7:29 p.m. daily
- Lotto 47: 7:29 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday
- Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily
- Daily Keno: 7:29 p.m. daily
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Michigan editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Michigan Wolverines are still looking for a head coach after they fired Sherrone Moore. They were connected to Arizona State’s Keny Dillingham and Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, but neither appears to be headed to Ann Arbor after Dillingham signed an extension and DeBoer publicly stated he was staying.
A new name has emerged in their search, with On3’s Pete Nakos saying that Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm “has emerged as a name of interest.” Brohm is from Louisville and played for the Cardinals before starting his coaching career. However, Nakos is also reporting that he has not yet signed a contract extension that Louisville has been working on since the fall.
“It’s unclear at this point how far along Brohm is in the process with Michigan, but he’s a clear name of interest,” Nakos added. “Other names that continue to come up in conversation with sources include Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and interim head coach Biff Poggi. Michigan would ideally like to make a hire for the long term, if it identifies the right target, sources said.”
Brohm has had success in the Big Ten, going 36-34 as Purdue’s head coach from 2017-22 before leaving to take over Louisville. He ended his time at Purdue on a high note, going 17-9 over and 12-6 over his final two seasons, winning the Big Ten West in 2022.
He is 27-12 in his three seasons at Louisville, guiding them to an ACC championship game appearance in 2023. Prior to taking over Purdue, he spent three seasons as Western Kentucky’s head coach, going 30-10. The Cardinals are set to play Toledo on Tuesday in the Boca Raton Bowl to close their 2025 season.
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