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Antigo Doctor and his wife charged with growing marijuana

Dr. Michael Moore and his wife, Kerry Moore, have been charged and since released from jail on charges of growing marijuana in their home in Antigo.

Rumor has it that the Dr.’s wife, Kerry, is planning to take the brunt of the blame so that her husband may keep practicing medicine.

Kerry is a physical therapist.

What baffles me about this whole deal is, WHY would a DOCTOR be growing marijuana? When I think of people growing and dealing pot, I think of people who are in need of money. I can’t see a Dr. and his physical therapist wife needing money?? What in the world is going on here? It seems pretty obvious that this wasn’t just for their own use. I would think that 5 pounds of pot would be excessive for a couple who were just using it themselves and not selling it. And doesn’t the healthcare system require drug screening of their employees?

I realize that this is a first offense for both the Dr. and his wife, but, a $5000 cash bond?? C’mon now, I would think the bond would have been a lot higher. Especially considering the fact that this is a doctor and he probably does have money and he probably also has the resources to flee.

Just my 2 cents.

*********UPDATE**************

There is an interesting blog post about this topic here. The blog talks about the idea that maybe Dr. Moore was growing marijuana for his sick patients, to help relieve their pain. Since Dr. Moore was an emergency room doctor, I don’t think this would apply. Even if it did, I doubt that Dr. Moore would admit it. I speculate that he won’t be making any public comments at all.

Besides that, the way that Langlade County handles their court system, it would be highly unlikely that ANYTHING Dr. Moore says would have an impact on the court. They do what they want here. It would be great to see someone actually “stand up” to the court system and government in Antigo. I don’t see that happening anytime in the near future.

Added note - in the Antigo Daily Journal today (11/21/07) there is an article stating that Dr. Moore is now able to go back to work at the Langlade Memorial Hospital. Dr. Moore had been suspended. He has not practiced medicine since the charges were filed. The Wisconsin State Board of Medical Examiners is permitting Dr. Moore to practice again. It is also stated in that article that Dr. Moore has a dependency problem and is getting treatment. So, after reading this, I still concede that Dr. Moore was not growing and/or selling marijuana for ailing patients as mentioned in the above named blog. Also, I am assuming that the article in the Antigo Daily Journal is, in fact, regarding Dr. Michael Moore, even the though the article states, Dr. Scott Moore. I believe this is just a typo of sorts, as I have not heard news of any other Doctors in Antigo getting charged with growing marijuana.

************UPDATE 1/31/08****************

Rumor has it that Dr. Moore has again been suspended from his job at Langlade Memorial Hospital for failing a drug test.

************UPDATE 3/7/08****************

During the preliminary hearing today, Dr. Moore and his wife, Kerry, both pleaded Not Guilty to the drug charges.  The Judge stated that there was probable cause and the bound the pair over for trial.

**********UPDATE 12/2/08*************

Dr. Moore’s wife, Kerry Moore, has plead guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia.  She will pay a fine and have her drivers license suspended.  Three other charges were dropped in the plea deal.  Dr. Moore has a jury trial scheduled for next month.  You can read the full article on WSAW’s site HERE.

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