Coverage dated February 1, 2022 to February 2, 2022

4 arrested in connection with overdose death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams

Headline from CBS 8 San Diego

Authorities say the men continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin amid apartment buildings even after knowing that Williams had died from one of their products.

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  1. CBS 8 San Diego

    4 arrested in connection with overdose death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    Authorities say the men continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin amid apartment buildings even after knowing that Williams had died from one of their products.

  2. Lamag

    Four Charged in Overdose Death of Michael K. Williams (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Four men have been charged in the overdose death of the beloved actor who died on Sept. 6

  3. Danville Register & Bee

    Four charged in overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams (opens Danville Register & Bee)

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    Danville Register & Bee's feed description

    He was found dead by family members in his penthouse apartment on Sept. 6.

  4. The Guardian

    Michael K Williams: four men charged in overdose death of Wire actor (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Quartet charged with involvement in distribution of fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in death of Williams, 54, in New York in September

  5. NBC News

    4 men arrested in connection to overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Members of a drug organization sold heroin to "The Wire" star in September, “which was laced with fentanyl and a fentanyl analogue," a federal complaint said.

  6. Gothamist

    Four Men Charged in Connection With Overdose Death Of Michael K. Williams (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

    Police had been investigating the apartment where Williams allegedly purchased the drugs.

  7. Tucson

    4 charged in overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Four men believed to be members of a drug distribution crew have been charged in the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams five months ago,

  8. Fox7 Austin

    4 arrested for Michael K. Williams overdose death (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Four men have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams.

  9. CNN

    Four arrested in connection to overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Four men have been arrested for allegedly being part of a drug trafficking organization that sold deadly fentanyl-laced heroin to actor and producer Michael K. Williams, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office of the Southern District of New York.

  10. KOB 4

    4 charged after overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams (opens KOB 4)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Four men face charges that they were members of the drug distribution crew that supplied a deadly mix of narcotics to Michael K. Williams, the renowned

  11. Forbes

    Michael K. Williams Overdose Death: 4 Charged For Allegedly Selling Fentanyl-Laced Heroin To 'Wire' Actor (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Authorities say the drug dealers kept selling fentanyl-laced heroin even after Williams died.

  12. NBC New York

    4 People Arrested in Death of Actor Michael K. Williams (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Four people have been arrested in connection with the drug overdose death last year of actor Michael K. Williams, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. One of the four is charged with selling the fentanyl-laced heroin that allegedly killed Williams, famed for his role as Omar Little in “The Wire.

  13. Fox News

    Michael K. Williams' death: Four arrested in connection with actor's overdose (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Four people have been arrested in connection with the accidental overdose death of "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams.

  14. CBS News

    Four people arrested in connection with overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Williams died​ last year at the age of 54.

  15. My Courier Tribune

    Four men arrested and charged in death of Michael K. Williams (opens My Courier Tribune)

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    My Courier Tribune's feed description

    Four men have been arrested in connection with the death of Michael K Williams' death, believed to be part of a drug-trafficking crew.

  16. WMUR

    4 men charged in overdose death of 'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    A federal prosecutor says four men have been charged in the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams.

  17. Towleroad Gay News

    Four Men Charged In Overdose Death Of 'The Wire' Actor Williams (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    New York (AFP) - New York prosecutors said Wednesday they had charged four men in relation to the drug overdose death of "The Wire" actor Michael K. Williams.

  18. Black Enterprise

    Four Men Charged In Connection With Death Of Michael K. Williams (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Four men believed to be part of a drug distribution ring have been arrested and charged in the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams

  19. The Week

  20. Washington Examiner

    Four men charged in overdose death of The Wire actor Michael K. Williams (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Four Brooklyn men part of an alleged drug crew have been arrested and charged in connection to the overdose death of The Wire actor Michael K. Williams, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

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