Killer wrestler's doctor jailed for 10 years

The personal doctor to a professional wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their seven-year-old son was sentenced to 10 years in prison today for illegally distributing prescription drugs to patients.

Tue, 12 May, 2009 - 20:50

Dr Phil Astin (aged 54) had pleaded guilty on January 29 to a 175-count federal indictment in Newnan, Georgia.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Newnan, Georgia Place: Connecticut Place: western Georgia Place: Atlanta Person: Phil Astin Person: Astin Person: Chris Benoit Person: US District Judge Person: Jack Camp Person: Assistant US Attorney Person: John Horn Person: Benoit Organisation: World Wrestling Entertainment

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