Bush’s Niece Admitted to Drug Abuse Program
Noelle Bush, the governor’s daughter who was accused of prescription drug fraud, has been admitted to a drug treatment program, her lawyer said.
Bush, 24, a daughter of Gov. Jeb Bush and niece of President Bush, will spend whatever time is needed in the treatment program before returning to Tallahassee to face the charge, attorney Peter Antonacci said Friday.
She waived her right to a speedy trial and probably will be sent to drug court after treatment, Leon County State Atty. Willie Meggs said.
Antonacci would not disclose the location of the treatment center.
Noelle Bush was arrested at a pharmacy drive-through window Jan. 29 on charges of trying to buy Xanax with a fraudulent prescription. Authorities said she posed as a doctor and called in the phony prescription after suffering a panic attack.
Drug prescription fraud is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine on conviction.
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