Irvin Cartagena, the primary drug dealer to the late actor Michael K. Williams, was arrested and sentenced to 10 years in prison. In court, Cartagena expressed remorse for his actions but acknowledged that he knew the drugs were laced while Williams did not. The Fentanyl-Laced Heroin On Aug. 18, late actor Michael K. Williams’ former […]
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Carlos Macci, the 72-year-old drug dealer who sold the lethal heroin laced with fentanyl to Michael K. Williams, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams rendered the sentence in a New York City courthouse on Tuesday. Macci was caught on surveillance video selling drugs to the late actor in 2021.
“I would like to say, your honor, I’m sorry for what has happened,” he said in court. Despite Macci’s efforts to express his remorse, the judge explained that “while she sympathized with Mr. Macci’s troubles, the deadly toll of fentanyl and his decision to keep selling heroin laced with it even after Mr. Williams died demanded accountability.”
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Among the voices to have spoken out in favor of leniency for Macci is David Simon, who created HBO’s hit series, The Wire, in which Williams starred. On Wednesday, Simon responded to a headline from the Daily Mail suggesting that he was “demanding” to “begging” for leniency for Macci. “I wrote a letter, at the request, of a defense attorney, seeking leniency for this man,” Simon replied on Twitter. “I know — not only from direct conversations with my late friend but from his own filmed work against mass incarceration and the drug war — it was the right thing to do. Fuck their verbs … Also — and not to credit my letter over other advocacy as I don’t know the net effect — this judge’s sentence comes not ‘despite’ the appeal; it is in fact far more lenient than sentencing guidelines or even prosecutorial request.”
Simon added: “A 71-year-old addict on a corner touting vials or bags with little or no involvement in the chemical composition of such is a ‘supplier.’ Ok, Pete. Lock him up and every sad soul who wants that product finds it regardless today. The drug war doesn’t fucking work.”
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One of four individuals charged in connection to Michael K. Williams’ tragic passing pleaded guilty to the charges. Moreover, Irvin Cartagena admitted to selling the acclaimed actor a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin in 2021, thus pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy resulting in death. However, according to reports from The New York Times, Cartagena (also known as “Green Eyes”) took a guilty plea with a lesser sentence of 24 to 30 years behind bars. “I knew my actions were wrong and against the law,” Cartagena remarked through his Spanish interpreter to Judge Ronnie Abrams. “I am very sorry for my actions.”
Furthermore, the remaining three individuals charged in this case (Luis Cruz, Carlos Macci, and Hector Robles) face similar charges of selling fentanyl-laced narcotics as part of a drug operation. Allegedly, they sold drugs out of an apartment in the Brooklyn borough, the neighborhood where Williams was found dead in his apartment on September 6th, 2021. On one hand, authorities will examine Macci in July after he pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge. On the other, both Cruz and Robles pleaded not guilty to these crimes.
Not only that, but the charges against these individuals line up with what medical officials ruled concerning the 54-year-old’s untimely loss. Moreover, a medical examiner found that a fatal mixture of fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, cocaine, and heroin took his life. When authorities discovered his body, they also found drug paraphernalia and glassine bags with the tag, “AAA Insurance.” The Wire star’s tragic passing impacted millions of fans, his closest industry colleagues, and his family members in a cutting way. The actor’s nephew, Dominic Dupont, told The New York Times that Cartagena’s plea represents some form of closure, but not true reckoning.
“The reality is there are no winners here,” they expressed to the publication. “Michael was an amazing human being and to lose him is something that we’re still grappling with. The grieving process continues for myself and for my family.” Through his incredible work, his friends’ remembrance, and especially his family’s internal support, generations to come will know how much talent the entertainment world lost when he passed, and how he impacted his closest loved ones. Come back to HNHH for more updates on this story and share your favorite Michael K. Williams memories in the comments.
The dealer who sold Michael K. Williams fentanyl-laced heroin in 2021 has pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge.
According to The New York Times, Irvin Cartagena, carrying the identity of “Green Eyes,” was charged with narcotics conspiracy resulting in death. By accepting the plea, Cartagena now faces 24 to 30 years in prison. Sentencing is set for August
“I knew my actions were wrong and against the law,” Cartagena said in court. “I am very sorry for my actions.”
Cartagena was arrested and charged alongside Hector Robles, Luis Cruz, and Carlos Macci. Robles and Crus have entered not-guilty pleas, while Macci pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge.
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The Weekly Wrap Up is packed with a full rundown of the hottest topics of the past 7 days. We’re focusing on rap veteran Memphis Bleek giving the most disrespect to former rap rival Nas, Diddy getting caught up in dating rumors, Hollywood losing an icon and more. First things first, is Memphis Bleek tweaking […]
We all react to bad news in different ways and while it’s generally acknowledged that folks are allowed to process grief anyway they can, some of those coping mechanisms just aren’t socially acceptable. Over the long weekend, fans of The Wire and Lovecraft Country were dismayed to learn that actor Michael K. Williams — who starred in both shows, as well as many more beloved films and television series — had passed away, found dead at home at the age of 54. While many shared their distress at the news, offering loving tributes to the well-respected actor, one celebrity’s post instantly sparked a backlash.
50 Cent, the former rapper and current Starz production powerhouse responsible for such series as Raising Kanan and BMF, is well-known for using his platform to troll his enemies (or just about anyone in the news, really) on social media, then use the attention to promote his various business endeavors. This time, however, his usual strategy backfired as he underestimated just how well-liked Michael K. Williams really was. “Damn if you didn’t see Raising Kanan check it out that fentanyl is no joke, killing the clientele,” he captioned the post. “RIP michael k. williams.” The accompanying photo was a screenshot of a New York Post headline — since-deleted — attributing Williams’ death to a suspected overdose.
50 cent lame pic.twitter.com/Z6pYYUORid
— BlackCultureEntertainment
(@4theculture____) September 6, 2021
Fans weren’t pleased with the post, using the opportunity to censure 50 for his near-relentless trolling and the tasteless decision to use someone’s death to advertise his show. Some attributed 50’s reaction to pettiness over a three-year-old disagreement between 50 and music executive James Rosemond, Jr., a.k.a. Jimmy Henchman, who is serving a life sentence for commissioning a hit on one of 50’s friends. When Williams shared a video defending Rosemond from a rumor that he was attacked in prison, 50 seemingly decided to add Wiliams to his long, long list of enemies.
Losing it at 50 Cent’s instagram response to the death of Michael K Williams pic.twitter.com/Y8WXhElQIQ
— HK (@HKesvani) September 7, 2021
50 has since deleted the offending posts, but screenshots are forever. Check out some of the responses to his petty post below.
50 cent a hoe for this pic.twitter.com/wwrTqgKsEE
— vaxx payne (@OGPO0H) September 6, 2021
50 cent has literally shown us who he is for years. I honestly don’t know why y’all still support his projects but that’s another discussion.
— ash (@amacattackkk) September 6, 2021
Everyday 50 cent proves why he deserved to get shot 9 times… pic.twitter.com/30GQqriYRi
— OG Prison Mike
(@Southside_Gunn) September 6, 2021
Idc what anyone says, using someone’s tragic & untimely death to promote your own show with an insensitive ass caption is VILE. 50 Cent has always been ignorant, but this is crossing the line. pic.twitter.com/yeOQxZYbn1
— Dedee
(@thoughtfulbae) September 6, 2021
I dont fuck with 50 Cent. He is always a dickhead, no matter the situation. Niggas be yucking it up. He is a piece of shit
— Wii-Yum (@MrGee54) September 6, 2021
I’m starting to understand those Many Men that 50 Cent was talking about. That nigga be too out of pocket.
— Dedee
50 cent says a lot of dumb shit but this is the dumbest. Ever. Using Michael K. Williams’ death to promote your own show is so insensitive and stupid.. this wasn’t about “bringing awareness” smh pic.twitter.com/t6NTMhEdto
— SportzStew Ⓥ (@sportzstewcom) September 6, 2021
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