The personal doctor of pro wrestler Chris Benoit is facing a federal indictment for illegally distributing painkillers.
Benoit, a star with World Wrestling Entertainment was found dead in his home last month in a tragic murder suicide.
He apparently strangled his 7 year-old son and his wife before hanging himself.
Anabolic steroids were found in his home, which lead investigators to his physician Phil Astin.
Now Astin is facing a 7 count indictments for illegally dispensing drugs 2 years ago to people other than Benoit. But records show that Astin did prescribe steroids to Benoit until May of this year.
Federal drug agents are looking into whether Astin prescribed any drugs to Benoit on June 22nd, the day he apparently killed his wife.
Some experts believe excessive steroid use can alter the brain.
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Monday, July 2, 2007
Pro Wrestler's Doctor Indicted
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