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A Knoxville Physician Assistant’s license is suspended pending a criminal investigation and federal indictment.
The Tennessee Department of Health says Aaron Lee Hess was handed down two indictments and is facing 16 counts total of rape, sexual activity involving a minor and other charges.
The board restricted his license and suspended his ability to prescribe schedule II controlled substances pending the criminal case.