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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|
#crime#drug-dealing-crew#drug-overdose
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 |
#crime#drug-dealer#fentanyl-laced-heroin
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|
#accidental-overdose#crime#drug-dealer
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|
#crime#drug-dealer#fentanyl-laced-heroin
crime2 years ago

Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Selling Fentanyl-Laced Drugs to Actor Michael K. Williams

Drug dealer Irvin Cartagena has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire," who died of an overdose in 2021. Despite knowing about Williams' death, Cartagena and his co-conspirators continued selling the potentially lethal drugs. Cartagena is one of four men associated with the drug-trafficking ring. Another member, Carlos Macci, was previously sentenced to 30 months in prison. Williams died while filming "Lovecraft Country."

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#crime#drug-trafficking#fentanyl
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|
#crime#fentanyl-laced-heroin#irvin-cartagena
crime2 years ago

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Selling Fatal Drugs to "The Wire" Actor Michael K. Williams

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.

via CBS News|
#crime#drug-dealer#fentanyl
crime2 years ago

Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Selling Fatal Dose of Heroin to Actor Michael K. Williams

Irvin Cartagena, also known as "Green Eyes," has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling actor Michael K. Williams a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin. Williams died of acute intoxication from a combination of fentanyl, heroin, p-fluorofentanyl, and cocaine. Cartagena expressed remorse in court, stating that he never intended for anyone to lose their life. The judge emphasized the sentence's length as a deterrent for Cartagena and others involved in fentanyl sales. One of Cartagena's co-defendants, Carlos Macci, was sentenced to 30 months in prison in connection with Williams' death.

via Rolling Stone|
#crime#drug-trafficking#fentanyl
crime2 years ago

Dealer sentenced to 10 years for selling drugs that caused actor Michael K. Williams' death

Irvin Cartagena, the Brooklyn drug dealer who sold fentanyl-laced heroin to "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Cartagena was captured on surveillance footage handing the drugs to Williams the day before the actor was found dead. He pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Three other dealers involved in the case have also pleaded guilty. One of them, Carlos Macci, received a lenient sentence after "The Wire" co-creator David Simon asked the judge for mercy, citing Williams' opposition to mass incarceration and the war on drugs.

via New York Post |
#crime#drug-overdose#fentanyl
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|
#crime#drug-dealer#fentanyl-laced-heroin
crime2 years ago

Justice Served: Man Convicted for Killing Actor Michael K. Williams

Carlos Macci, a 72-year-old man, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in selling fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in "The Wire," which resulted in Williams' death in 2021. Macci, who struggled with addiction himself, was part of a drug-selling crew in Williamsburg. The judge acknowledged Macci's troubles but emphasized the need for accountability due to the deadly toll of fentanyl. Macci's lawyer argued for time served, but the judge imposed the 30-month sentence. This case highlights the fatal hold of fentanyl on the country and the ongoing issue of drug trafficking.

via The New York Times|
#crime#drug-trafficking#fentanyl
crime2 years ago

Drug Dealer Sentenced to 30 Months for Michael K. Williams' Overdose Death

Carlos Macci, a drug dealer involved in selling a deadly mix of heroin and fentanyl to actor Michael K. Williams, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Macci, along with his accomplices, sold the drugs to Williams, who died from an overdose. The sentencing was described as difficult by the judge, who acknowledged arguments for leniency due to Macci's history of addiction but emphasized the consequences of selling drugs. The Wire co-creator David Simon advocated for leniency, stating that Williams would have taken responsibility for his own overdose. Williams' death led to the arrests of four members of a suspected drug ring, with the alleged ringleader facing charges for causing Williams' death.

via Daily Mail|
#crime#drug-dealer#fentanyl
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|
#crime#drug-dealer#fentanyl-laced-heroin
entertainment2 years ago

'The Wire' Creator David Simon Pleads for Leniency in Sentencing of Actor Michael K. Williams' Fatal Fentanyl Dealer

David Simon, co-creator of "The Wire," has written a letter urging leniency in the sentencing of Carlos Macci, the man who sold the fentanyl that led to the death of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon asks the judge to consider Macci's age, illiteracy, and struggles with addiction, arguing that incarcerating him would serve no purpose. Simon emphasizes that Williams took responsibility for his own drug use and opposed mass incarceration. Macci's sentencing is scheduled for this month.

via Deadline|
#david-simon#drug-death#entertainment
crime2 years ago

"The Wire Creator Pleads for Leniency in Michael K. Williams' Death Case"

The co-creator of The Wire, David Simon, has written a letter to a judge requesting leniency for Carlos Macci, one of four men charged in the drug death of actor Michael K Williams. Williams died of an overdose in 2021, and Macci pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute narcotics. Simon argued that incarcerating a 71-year-old man with a history of addiction and no ambitions of success and profit in drug sales would serve no purpose. Macci's lawyer is seeking a sentence of time served, and the court's probation office has recommended 10 years in prison.

via BBC|
#crime#david-simon#drug-death