A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has delivered a guilty verdict against Corey Damond Smith, Jr. (23, Tampa) for distributing fentanyl resulting in death.
Smith, who faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison, is scheduled for sentencing on June 6, 2019. The investigation was led by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office.
According to the evidence presented at trial, on November 13, 2017, Smith sold what he claimed was ‘heroin’ to T.M., who then took the drugs to her boyfriend. Upon his request, T.M. helped him to use them. However, Smith had actually sold T.M. fentanyl, which proved fatal to the boyfriend.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Thomas N. Palermo. This conviction serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl distribution.
Fentanyl has become a deadly menace in the United States, claiming countless lives. The guilty verdict against Corey Damond Smith, Jr. underscores the severity of the punishment for such heinous crimes.
As the Grimy Times continues to report on the ongoing battle against illicit substances, we urge readers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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