Using an Industrial Laser on People?

A laser is a laser, right? That's what a California man apparently hoped people would believe when he used an industrial laser to treat their cancer and other medical conditions.

"He generally charged these individuals $300 per laser 'treatment,'" FDA said in a statement about Edward J. Brown. "However, if he 'treated' more than one family member, Brown would reduce his fee to $225 per treatment."

Brown was sentenced to two years in federal prison and a year of court supervision following the investigation by FDA and the FBI.

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