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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Blanco

Man sentenced to life in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused deaths of 11 people

Aaron Rhy Broussard

A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison for distributing fentanyl and causing the deaths of 11 people, the Department of Justice said in a statement.

The sentencing verdict on Monday comes six months after Aaron Rhy Broussard, 31, was found guilty on 17 counts including conspiracy, importation of fentanyl and distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury for the 2016 overdose deaths.

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