NKY Doctor Accused Of Drug Trafficking Gets 12 Years In Prison

The doctor ran a clinic out of Dry Ridge.

(Dry Ridge, Ky.) - A northern Kentucky doctor has been sentenced to jail time for drug trafficking. 

Doctor Sundiata El-Amin, 69, was convicted on 173 drug trafficking charges in March, reports The River City News

The doctor, who ran a clinic out of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, allegedly distributed more than 300,000 oxycodone pills in just one year for no medical reason. 

El-Amin was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison and is ordered to pay a special assessment fine of over $17,000. 

More from Local News


Events

Two Dogs Trapped Inside Home Fire

Firefighters kept the fire contained to a single bedroom.

Great Parks Announces 2026 Community Days

Visitors will not need a Motor Vehicle Permit on these days.

One Airlifted from Accident in Burlington

The accident took place on Thursday.

Local Sports Report - January 8, 2026

The Boys Rivertown Classic tipped off on Thursday.

Switzerland Co. Athletic Hall of Fame to Welcome Two New Members

The induction ceremony will be held April 16.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Carrie Underwood - Cowboy Casanova

Kenny Chesney Knowing You 15:55
Luke Bryan That's My Kind Of Night 15:52
Ronnie Milsap Any Day Now 15:48
Sara Evans Cheatin' 15:45