United States v. Mashali

ZOBEL, S.D.J.

*275This is the court's second competency determination of defendant Fathalla Mashali. Formerly a licensed physician who operated several pain clinics in New England, defendant has pleaded guilty to charges of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and money laundering. (Docket # 131 (Second Superseding Indictment), Docket # 329 (Plea Hearing).)

In late 2015, defendant's counsel moved for a competency hearing pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 4241. The court allowed that motion, and on September 9, 2016, after several evaluations and an evidentiary hearing, found defendant competent…