Federal Jury Found Drug Seller Guilty
Ryan Fields was convicted for selling unapproved prescription drugs across the U.S. through online storefronts.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Drug Crime
Live Poll
Should online sellers of unapproved health products face mandatory federal prison time for their distribution?
A federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut, found Ryan Fields guilty of illegally selling misbranded and unapproved prescription drugs. Fields operated websites and a Facebook group that distributed over 10,000 parcels of drugs to customers nationwide.
Why it matters
The case highlights the federal effort to crack down on the illegal distribution of prescription medications through unverified online channels. Prosecutors successfully argued that the defendants falsely labeled their products as for laboratory research only to bypass safety regulations.
A federal jury returned a guilty verdict against 52-year-old Ryan Fields, who faces a maximum of 25 years in prison for conspiracy and money laundering charges. His co-defendant, 56-year-old Lisa Mahan, was previously sentenced to three years of probation.
The players
Ryan Fields
He is the 52-year-old defendant convicted of selling unapproved prescription drugs via the websites pinnedaminos.com and projectaminos.com.
Lisa Mahan
She is the 56-year-old co-defendant who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and received three years of probation for her role in the operation.
The details
Fields used the websites pinnedaminos.com and projectaminos.com, along with a private Facebook group, to sell drugs imported from foreign manufacturers without requiring valid prescriptions. He and Mahan used the $1.4 million in proceeds to purchase cars and a residence in Port Neches, Texas.
Timeline
The websites operated from September 2021 to June 2023.
Fields and Mahan were arrested on August 23, 2023.
Mahan pleaded guilty on April 6, 2026.
Mahan was sentenced to probation on August 13, 2026.
A jury found Fields guilty on September 18, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows established enforcement patterns under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding the sale of misbranded substances. It highlights the ongoing struggle for federal regulators to police illicit pharmaceutical sales conducted through digital storefronts.
The seizure of assets and the conviction serve as a warning to those engaging in the unauthorized online sale of prescription medications. The government's actions highlight the risks for consumers purchasing products from unverified websites that circumvent medical oversight.
The takeaway
Consumers should avoid purchasing prescription medications from websites that do not require a valid prescription or display proper regulatory approval. These unauthorized channels often mislabel products to evade law enforcement and safety standards.
Further reading
For more information on current federal enforcement, visit the Drug Crime section.
Live Poll
Should online sellers of unapproved health products face mandatory federal prison time for their distribution?
