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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 Man Charged With Murder After Selling Pill Containing Deadly Dose of Fentanyl
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
Jana J. Pruet
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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.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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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]
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