The man accused of illegally practicing medicine out of his home has killed himself at the Clark County Detention Center.
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Rick Van Thiel took his life by hanging himself, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department also confirms the death which happened Friday night.
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Authorities say Van Thiel practiced unlicensed medicine at his Las Vegas home as well as ran an escort service and other shady business transactions.
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Police arrested Van Thiel in September of 2015. Van Thiel’s was set to face trial in January 2018. He faced 30 charges including practicing medicine without a license and sexual assault.
