Man Accused of Giving Fentanyl to College Students, Leading to One Death
Federal prosecutors allege Moises Freire provided a substance he claimed was cocaine, but was actually fentanyl, to two women at a Manhattan dorm, resulting in one fatality and one overdose.
Federal prosecutors allege Moises Freire provided a substance he claimed was cocaine, but was actually fentanyl, to two women at a Manhattan dorm, resulting in one fatality and one overdose.
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Moises Freire is facing federal charges for allegedly providing fentanyl to two college students in a Manhattan dorm room, a substance he described in a message as "straight poison" after it made him sick. Prosecutors claim Freire presented the drug as "pure cocaine" to the women, leading to both losing consciousness. One woman later died in a hospital, while the other survived.
Freire was indicted on drug-related charges along with Brian Peralta Cabrera, who prosecutors accuse of supplying the fentanyl to Freire. The indictment does not specify the university, but Freire's attorney indicated it occurred at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Prosecutors allege Freire pressured the women to use the drugs on March 18. Freire reportedly admitted to campus security that he had been with one of the women and found her unconscious afterward. He also stated he saw the other woman on the floor with her eyes rolled back.
Freire is accused of texting friends about the women's condition and sending photos while they were unconscious, waiting at least 40 minutes before seeking help. His attorney argued that Freire was not a drug dealer and that the women invited him over and asked for cocaine, describing the events as "dumb teenager things."
FAQ
What are the charges against Moises Freire and Brian Peralta Cabrera?
Moises Freire and Brian Peralta Cabrera have been indicted on various drug-related charges, including distributing narcotics that resulted in death and serious bodily injury.
What was the substance allegedly given to the college students?
Prosecutors allege that Moises Freire gave the college students fentanyl, which he had described as "straight poison" to a friend.
