Texas Man Charged With Murder After Selling Pill Containing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl
A new law allows Texas prosecutors to pursue murder charges against drug dealers who sell a deadly dose of the opioid.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw speaks with Gov. Greg Abbott at a news conference to discuss measures to address the problem of fentanyl in the state, in Beaumont, Texas, on Oct. 17, 2022. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
A Texas man is facing a murder charge in connection with the fentanyl death of a 26-year-old man.
On Dec. 12, authorities in Tarrant County charged Jacob Lindsay with the murder of Brandon Harrison, who died three months ago after taking a pill that contained a fatal dose of fentanyl. Mr. Lindsay was previously charged with selling the drug to the young man.
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
