Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years for Actor Michael K. Williams' Death

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A drug dealer, Irvin Cartagena, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing actor Michael K. Williams, known for his role in The Wire, with fentanyl-laced heroin that led to his death. Cartagena pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute drugs and was caught on camera selling the heroin to Williams. Despite facing a mandatory minimum of five years, Cartagena could have received up to 40 years in prison. The judge acknowledged Cartagena's remorse and hopes that treatment will help him lead a law-abiding life. Prosecutors revealed that Cartagena continued selling drugs even after Williams' death, leading to his arrest in Puerto Rico.
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