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Bronx Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Fentanyl Death, Faces 20 Years

Oct 29, 2024, 11:45 PM

The owner of a Bronx day care center, where a toddler died and three other children were hospitalized after ingesting fentanyl, has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges on Tuesday. The woman faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison, with the potential for a life sentence. The incident, which occurred in New York City, has drawn significant attention to the dangers of fentanyl exposure.