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Two men charged in overdose death of NYC transgender activist and actress
Two men were charged in the death of LGBTQ+ activist Cecilia Gentili, who died as a result of an overdose from heroin and fentanyl in February. The men are facing charges for selling the drugs that killed her. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.
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2 charged with distributing drugs that led to NYC transgender activist's death
Two men in Brooklyn are facing charges in connection to the death of a prominent transgender activist and actress in New York City, prosecutors announced.
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Long Island parents indicted for manslaughter in baby's drug death: DA
In a tragic case on Long Island, a 14-month-old boy died in what is believed to have been a fentanyl overdose, and now the parents are facing charges in the toddler’s death.
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El Minuto 2/21 English Edition
Timothy Cardinal Dolan on Tuesday lauded St. Patrick’s Cathedral officiants who curtailed a funeral where more than 1,000 people had gathered to celebrate the life of Cecilia Gentili, a 52-year-old Catholic who, apparently unbeknownst to the church before the service, was also a renowned transgender activist.
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The top doctor for CBP tried to order fentanyl lollipops for a helicopter mission in New York, whistleblowers say
The whistleblowers also allege Dr. Alexander Eastman was already under investigation for trying to procure narcotics for a friend who worked as a chopper pilot for the border agency.
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Fentanyl state of emergency declared in downtown Portland, Oregon
Elected leaders in Oregon have declared a state of emergency for downtown Portland over the public health and public safety crisis fueled by fentanyl.
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Long Island parents charged after 14-month-old son died in suspected fentanyl overdose
In a tragic case on Long Island, a 14-month-old boy died in what is believed to have been a fentanyl overdose, and now the parents are facing charges in the toddler’s death.
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Parents charged after Long Island toddler dies of suspected fentanyl overdose
A tragedy on Long Island has led to the parents of a 14-month-old boy being charged after his suspected fentanyl overdose death. Here’s what initial tests revealed. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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New syndrome in newborns exposed to fentanyl possibly found
At least 10 babies — possibly more than 12 — have been identified with what doctors believe to be a new syndrome related to exposure to fentanyl in the womb.
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Paper pushers: The intricate, shocking fentanyl smuggling plot at a Long Island jail
Long Island investigators detailed an intricate and stunning scheme that was hatched in order to get a deadly drug inside the walls of a Suffolk County jail — but was foiled by corrections officers.
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I-Team: Dozens of NYC child day centers surrounded by drugs
A joint investigation between the I-Team and Telemundo 47 Investiga reveals drug activity outside is often steps away from day care doors. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports.
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I-Team: Dozens of NYC day care centers surrounded by drug trade, investigation reveals
The tri-state was shocked after a toddler died and three others were sickened when they ingested fentanyl inside a Bronx day care last month.
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Some GOP candidates propose acts of war against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work
Many of the GOP candidates running for president say they would carry out acts of war against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
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Father weeps as 3 charged with murder in his toddler's fentanyl death at NYC day care
Investigators said a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of fentanyl was found in a closet in the day care center and 6 kilograms (13.23 pounds) of fentanyl, heroin and other controlled substances were found under a trap door in the floor beneath a padded mat where children napped.
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Biden admin indicts Chinese companies and executives tied to fentanyl distribution
Besides charging eight companies, the Justice Department also indicted 12 executives for their alleged roles in drug trafficking.
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Family sues NYC after 1-year-old boy died from fentanyl at day care
The family of two children who fell ill following fentanyl exposure at their day is suing the state and city of New York for allegedly failing to properly inspect and license Divino Niño day care. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.
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Portland police investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children, with 5 fatal
Police in Portland, Oregon, are investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children as young as 1 years old.
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Husband who fled to Mexico arrested in infant's fentanyl death at NYC day care
The husband of a Bronx day care owner was caught by authorities in Mexico, according to multiple law enforcement sources, almost two weeks removed from being seen on security camera fleeing the scene where a 1-year-old suffered a deadly fentanyl overdose.
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Husband of Bronx day care owner arrested in boy's death
A fourth suspect is in custody in connection to last week’s deadly drug exposure at a Bronx day care.
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Husband who fled NYC day care after infant's fentanyl death caught in Mexico: Sources
The husband of a Bronx day care owner was caught by authorities in Mexico, according to multiple law enforcement sources, almost two weeks removed from being seen on security camera fleeing the scene where a 1-year-old suffered a deadly fentanyl overdose.