Crime and Justice Archives

Fentanyl Dealers May Face Murder Charges In San Francisco

By Zachary Pottle ❘ November 3, 2023

A new task force aimed at battling the Opioid crisis in San Francisco may allow law enforcement to treat deadly overdoses as homicides.

By Jessica Sherer ❘ August 11, 2023

On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked bankruptcy proceedings for Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, an extremely addictive Opioid.

By Carmen McCrackin ❘ March 13, 2023

The DEA and the Tempe police nabbed 4.5 million Fentanyl pills and more after a 3-year investigation of prominent drug cartels.

By Carmen McCrackin ❘ April 28, 2022

Over the past 2 weeks, Alabama, Central New York, West Virginia, and California have received Opioid settlements tallying up to $390 million.

By Hannah Zwemer ❘ April 12, 2022

Roughly 39,000 Florida residents have died due to Opioids over the past 20 years. Walgreens is next on the list of the state's prosecutions.

By Carmen McCrackin ❘ March 10, 2022

As the war between Ukraine and Russia continues, WNBA's Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia adds a layer of tension in the US.

By Carmen McCrackin ❘ March 2, 2022

Johnson & Johnson and 3 major drug distributors will foot the bill of a $26 billion settlement to help rebuild Opioid-stricken communities.

By Hannah Zwemer ❘ January 17, 2022

Women in Oklahoma are facing incarceration for drug abuse during their pregnancy. One woman's case sparked outrage.

By William Henken ❘ January 5, 2022

Nevada has backed a multibillion-dollar Opioid settlement. The implications are big. Drug companies are in hot water; payouts may arrive soon.