CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — State Attorney General Office Prosecutor Mark Serge believed Thomas Radecki was working to build a commune at his Clarion home where he could exert more power and control over women who were trying to beat their addictions to heroin.
“He wanted to start a commune where he would have complete control of them,” Serge argued passionately Monday in front of a jury of five men and seven women in the Clarion County Courthouse.
After one of the more lengthy trials in recent memory in the county, Radecki, a former psychiatrist, was found guilty in 12 of 17 charges leveled at him after an extensive investigation by the state Attorney General’s office.
Thirteen charges dealt with improper prescription of a controlled substance for Radecki patients. Others dealt with conspiracy, profiting from an unlawful activity, and corrupt organizations.
Radecki hung his head at times as the verdicts were read by the jury foreman, but, otherwise, showed little emotion.
Meanwhile, investigators and prosecutor Marnie Sheehan, from the state Attorney General’s office, exchanged handshakes and congratulations.
Radecki is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, June 1, in front of Judge James Arner, who presided over the trial that lasted 11 days.
Radecki’s attorney Jack Troese took the verdicts in stride.
“I respect the jurors’ decisions, but Tom always thought he was helping his patients, difficult patients who had a lot of problems,” Troese said.
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May 24, 2024
