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Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' pleaded guilty to supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, facing up to 65 years in prison, as part of a broader investigation into the actor's death.
Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'ketamine queen', has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to selling ketamine that contributed to Matthew Perry's death, avoiding a trial and facing potential up to 45 years in prison.
A man in Peoria was arrested after police found him passed out in a stolen car, allegedly high on his own supply of drugs including fentanyl, cocaine, meth, heroin, and ecstasy, along with a firearm.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a convicted drug dealer seeking a shorter sentence under the 2018 First Step Act, stating that he did not meet the necessary requirements for a lower sentence. The decision, with an unusual ideological alignment, limits exceptions under the Act to mandatory minimum sentences, potentially affecting thousands of federal prison inmates. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the opinion, joined by five conservative justices, while Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented, expressing concern about denying individuals a chance at an individualized sentence.
Sofia Vergara undergoes a dramatic makeup transformation to embody the role of Griselda Blanco, a notorious Colombian drug dealer, in the Netflix series "Griselda." With the help of prosthetics, makeup, and hairstyling, Vergara's appearance is altered to distance herself from her previous comedic role in "Modern Family." The extensive process, which includes changes to her eyebrows, nose, teeth, and hair, takes about an hour and a half each day on set. The result impresses the show's creators and Vergara's natural charm shines through, despite the elaborate transformation.
A 44-year-old Brooklyn woman, Heather Stines, has been charged with concealment of a human corpse after the decapitated, dismembered body of a registered sex offender, Kawsheen Gelzer, was found in her refrigerator. Gelzer, a known drug dealer, went missing after visiting Stines and her husband, Nicholas McGee, and may have died during a narcotics dispute. Stines was ordered held on bail and also faces charges for outstanding shoplifting arrests. The city’s Medical Examiner’s office has yet to determine how Gelzer died, and the investigation is ongoing.
Heather Stines, a Brooklyn tenant, has been charged with concealment of a corpse after police found the severed head and body parts of alleged drug dealer Kawsheen Gelzer in her apartment freezer. Stines' husband, Nicholas McGee, who is currently jailed in Virginia, has not been officially linked to the body. Neighbors revealed that Gelzer had been allowed to stay in the apartment in the past, but Stines had recently been secretive about her kitchen. A makeshift memorial for Gelzer has been set up in the building's lobby.
New York City Police discovered human remains in the freezer of a Brooklyn apartment, identifying them as a Black male drug dealer who went missing less than a year ago. The woman living in the apartment is putting all the blame on her husband, claiming that he killed the man and placed his remains in the freezer following a disagreement over a drug transaction. The woman is currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
The severed head and body parts found in a Brooklyn apartment's freezer are believed to be the remains of a missing drug dealer, with the woman living in the apartment claiming her husband killed the dealer in a drug-related dispute. The woman, Heather Stines, is now a person of interest and undergoing psychiatric evaluation, while her husband has not been officially linked to the body. Police responded to the scene following a tip and found the dismembered body in the fridge, leading to Stines' custody. Neighbors mentioned that Stines had prevented anyone from accessing her kitchen in recent months, and the case has drawn comparisons to notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
Concerns have been raised about the release process in Multnomah County jail after a suspected drug dealer, German Arteaga Sanchez, also known as Luis Funez, was released despite being wanted for prior charges. The release officers did not have access to a previous indictment detailing the charges, resulting in his quick release. Sanchez was later arrested again for skipping court and is now being held in jail. The case has prompted a review of the release process, with authorities aiming to ensure that the right information is available when determining release guidelines.
Luis Cruz, one of the drug dealers involved in selling Michael K. Williams a lethal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin that led to the actor's overdose death, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Cruz, part of a Brooklyn-based drug crew, pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy and faced a mandatory minimum of five years imprisonment. Another member of the crew, Irvin Cartagena, who physically handed the drugs to Williams, received a 10-year sentence. Two others have already been sentenced, with the final member awaiting sentencing later this month. Williams was found dead in his penthouse in September 2021, a day after purchasing the drugs.
A Brooklyn drug dealer, Irvin Cartagena, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams, resulting in his accidental overdose and death. Cartagena, also known as "Green Eyes," was part of a drug-trafficking ring that sold the deadly drugs. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and was also given an additional five-year sentence of supervised release. Fentanyl, a highly potent opioid, was found in 80% of New York City drug overdose deaths in 2021.
A drug dealer, Irvin Cartagena, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in The Wire, with fentanyl-laced heroin that led to his death. Cartagena pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute drugs and was caught on camera selling the heroin to Williams. Despite facing a mandatory minimum of five years, Cartagena could have received up to 40 years in prison. The judge acknowledged Cartagena's remorse and hopes that treatment will help him lead a law-abiding life. Prosecutors revealed that Cartagena continued selling drugs even after Williams' death, leading to his arrest in Puerto Rico.
A New York City drug dealer, Irvin Cartagena, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire," which resulted in Williams' death. Cartagena pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute drugs and admitted that some of the drugs he sold led to Williams' overdose. Williams purchased the drugs from Cartagena on a Brooklyn sidewalk, and the transaction was recorded by a security camera. Cartagena faced a minimum of five years in prison and could have received up to 40 years.
A New York City drug dealer, Irvin Cartagena, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, resulting in Williams' death. Cartagena pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute drugs and was captured on a security camera selling the heroin to Williams. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire," died from an overdose in September 2021. Prosecutors revealed that Cartagena and others continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin even after Williams' death. The judge acknowledged Cartagena's prior convictions but deemed the recommended sentence of 20 years too high, settling on a 10-year term.