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crime2 years ago

Final Sentencing in Michael K. Williams' Overdose Case: Third Man Receives 5-Year Term

Luis Cruz, a member of a New York City drug-dealing crew involved in the fentanyl-laced heroin death of actor Michael K. Williams, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Cruz pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of narcotics conspiracy and expressed remorse for his actions. Despite Williams' death, the drug crew continued to sell the deadly heroin. Cruz's apartment was found to contain over 500 small bags of the drug. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire," died in September 2021. Another member of the crew was previously sentenced to 10 years in prison, while a third member received over two years. The fourth person awaits sentencing.

via USA TODAY|
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crime2 years ago

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years for Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death

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.

via New York Post |
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crime2 years ago

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Michael K. Williams' Death

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.

via CNN|
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crime2 years ago

Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Actor Michael K. Williams' Death

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.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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crime2 years ago

10-year prison sentence for drug dealer in Michael K. Williams overdose case

Irvin Cartagena, the dealer who sold fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams, resulting in his accidental overdose death, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Cartagena pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute the drugs and apologized for his actions in court. Despite facing a potential sentence of five to 40 years, the judge gave him a less severe punishment due to his drug addiction and character witnesses describing him as humble and hard-working when sober. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire," died at the age of 54 in September 2021 after purchasing the drugs from Cartagena.

via The Washington Post|
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crime2 years ago

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Actor Michael K. Williams' Death

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.

via ABC News|
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crime2 years ago

Drug Dealer Sentenced in Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death

An elderly drug dealer, Carlos Macci, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison in connection with the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. Macci, who is 72 years old, was among four men arrested on drug trafficking charges tied to Williams' death. Williams died in September 2021 after consuming heroin laced with fentanyl, which he purchased from a member of Macci's crew. Macci pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing narcotics and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, plus three years of supervised release. The judge acknowledged Macci's age and difficult background but emphasized the toll fentanyl has taken and the fact that Macci continued selling the drug despite knowing it caused Williams' death.

via NBC News|
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crime2 years ago

Man pleads guilty in connection with Michael K. Williams' fatal overdose.

Irvin Cartagena has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and fentanyl analogue, in connection with the drug overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. Cartagena, who allegedly sold the fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in Williams' death, faces a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years behind bars. Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment in September 2021 due to acute intoxication from a combination of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.

via E! NEWS|
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crime2 years ago

Drug dealer pleads guilty in Michael K. Williams' overdose death case.

A drug dealer, Irvin Cartagena, has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the death of actor Michael K Williams in 2021. Cartagena sold the drug "in broad daylight in New York City, feeding addiction and causing tragedy," according to the prosecutor. Despite knowing that Williams died after being sold the product, Cartagena and his co-conspirators "continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin in broad daylight amidst residential apartment buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan." Cartagena's guilty plea carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.

via BBC|
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