Dr. Stepaniuk, along with Medical Legal Evaluations, Inc. and Safety Works Inc., faced allegations of Honest Services Mail Fraud and Mail Fraud under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1346. These charges stemmed from their roles in providing medical legal evaluations and safety services. After reviewing the evidence, the government requested to dismiss the case. The court found valid grounds for dismissal and granted the motion.

Stepaniuk Case Dismissed Without Prejudice: What It Means

A case dismissed without prejudice means the charges are dropped but not permanently closed. The DOJ reserves the right to refile charges if new information becomes available. This gives Dr. Stepaniuk and his companies the opportunity to move forward, while keeping the door open for possible legal action in the future.

Court Judgment in Stepaniuk Case DOJ Dismissed

Judge Cynthia Bashant issued the dismissal order on September 14, 2020. The judgment discharged Dr. Stepaniuk, Medical Legal Evaluations, Inc., and Safety Works Inc. from the indictment. While this provides short-term legal relief, it does not prevent future proceedings should circumstances change.

Conclusion

The dismissal of the charges is a temporary relief for Dr. Stephen Stepaniuk and his companies. While this decision offers a close to the case for the time being, it also leaves the door open for future action if new developments or evidence arise. For now, they can proceed without the legal burden of these charges, but the possibility of future proceedings remains.