The man known as Otoniel is accused of smuggling tons of cocaine and assassinating police officers and civic leaders. Source: New York Times
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Daniel Auster, Accused in Death of Infant Daughter, Dies After Overdose
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
The son of the famous novelist Paul Auster was found unconscious in a Brooklyn subway station and later taken off life support, officials said. Source: New York Times
Ex-Honduran President Extradited to United States to Face Drug Charges
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2022
Juan Orlando Hernández, who stepped down in January, left the country for New York on Thursday after failed attempts to block the U.S. government’s extradition request. Source: New York Times
Son of Author Paul Auster Charged in Fatal Overdose of 10-Month-Old Daughter
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2022
Daniel Auster was charged with manslaughter after the medical examiner determined the girl’s cause of death was an overdose of fentanyl and heroin, the police said. Source: New York Times
4 Are Charged in Overdose Death of Michael K. Williams
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2022
Security video helped investigators piece together the sale of the fatal dose to Mr. Williams, best known for his role on “The Wire,” according to court records. Source: New York Times
Alpo Was in Witness Protection in Maine. But His Harlem Life Kept Calling
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2022
In Lewiston, Maine, a man who called himself Abraham helped his neighbors with the trash and rode dirt bikes with his friend. His old life in New York City got him killed. Source: New York Times
New York Plans to Install ‘Vending Machines’ With Anti-Overdose Drugs
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2022
In addition to naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, the machines will distribute free syringes, toiletries and safe-sex kits. Source: New York Times
Teva Pharmaceuticals Found Liable in Landmark Opioid Trial
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2021
The case was the first of its kind, targeting every point of the prescription opioid supply chain, from manufacturers to pharmacy chains that filled prescriptions. Source: New York Times
Fentanyl in Bottle Kills Toddler, and Father Is Charged
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
The death of 22-month-old Charles Rosa-Velloso was just one of several opioid-related fatalities of young children this year. Source: New York Times
Supervised Injection Sites for Drug Users to Open in New York City
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2021
The Manhattan facilities will provide clean needles, administer medication to reverse overdoses and provide users with options for addiction treatment. Source: New York Times
Inside Fentanyl’s Mounting Death Toll: ‘This Is Poison’
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2021
While a rise in overdose deaths shows the devastating consequences of the opioid’s spread, less is understood about how the drug has proliferated. Source: New York Times
Overdose Deaths Reached Record High as the Pandemic Spread
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2021
More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the yearlong period ending in April, government researchers said. Source: New York Times
Fetty Wap Is Arrested on Federal Drug Charges at Citi Field
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
The rapper, who had been set to perform at the Rolling Loud music festival, was arraigned Friday on Long Island. Source: New York Times
After Years of Sexual Abuse Allegations, How Did This Doctor Keep Working?
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
Hospital staff members looked the other way while Ricardo Cruciani addicted vulnerable women to pain medications and assaulted them, according to a new lawsuit. Source: New York Times
Michael K. Williams' Cause of Death Was a Drug Overdose, Authorities Say
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
The actor known for “The Wire,” who was found dead in his apartment earlier this month, died of intoxication by a mixture of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. He had been open about his struggle with addiction. Source: New York Times