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Patrick Morgan Charged with Narcotics Crimes
A Buffalo, New York man has been arrested and charged with narcotics distribution and conspiracy after a death at the Electric Zoo concert in New York City.
According to a complaint unsealed in Manhattan federal court, Patrick Morgan, 23, sold pills commonly called “Molly,” which contained 4-methylenedioxymethaphetamine (MDMA) and 3,4-methylenedioxymethcathinone (methylone), to three individuals for their use at an electronic music concert in Buffalo, New York.
In mid-August 2013, Morgan sold one of the three individuals approximately 80 Molly pills for the Electric Zoo music festival. The pills were purchased by the three individuals, including Jeffrey Russ, who later died from acute intoxication by the combined effect of MDMA and methylone with hyperthermia.
“As alleged, Patrick Morgan sold drugs that, far from enabling a good time, resulted in tragedy with the death of Jeffrey Russ. It bears repeating that every time people use drugs like ‘Molly’ they are rolling the dice with their own lives, which is a foolish and senseless wager,” said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.
Morgan is charged with one count of conspiring to distribute narcotics, and one count of distributing narcotics, each of which carries a maximum term of 20 years in prison.
The case is being prosecuted by the Office’s Narcotics Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Naftalis of the Narcotics Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
The charges contained in the Complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Morgan is expected to be presented later today in the Western District of New York before United States Magistrate Judge Hugh B. Scott.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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