Stamina doctor arrested for ALS therapy

(ANSA) - Brescia, June 22 - Marino Andolina, a doctor previously involved in the Stamina medical treatment affair, was among five people arrested in connection with payments made for an "innovative treatment" for serious neurodegenerative disorders including ALS, police said Monday. Andolina was placed under house arrest and three people outside the medical professional were also arrested and face charges including conspiracy to take advantage of the vulnerable. About 30 patients were allegedly misled about the therapy.