A state lawmaker has been convicted in a fraud scheme involving her medical practice in southwest Missouri.

Tricia Derges, a Nixa Republican, was convicted on Tuesday of 22 federal counts including wire fraud, illegal distribution of controlled substances and making false statements to investigators.

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Federal prosecutors argued during her two week trial that Derges, an assistant physician, lied about providing stem cell treatments at her healthcare clinic and illegally provided prescription drugs.

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Her attorney, Al Watkins, contended Derges was targeted by prosecutors because she helped underserved populations at her clinics. The state GOP party refused to allow Derges to run for re-election as a Republican this fall.