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Santa Clara County official resigns a year after infant's fentanyl overdose rocked community

Damion Wright resigned amid criticism over agency failures related to Baby Phoenix's fentanyl overdose, reflecting broader concerns about child safety and family priorities.

Records raise new questions about Alameda County's response to toddler fentanyl death

Alameda County social workers recommended keeping three young siblings in the care of their mother, despite the death of their 23-month-old brother from a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Social workers didn't note the toddler's death in their initial assessment of the home and only filed a new assessment after the news of the overdose became public.

Santa Clara County official resigns more than year after infant dies of overdose - San Jose Spotlight

Damion Wright resigns amidst controversy over county's child safety policies following a tragic infant death.
Wright's departure reflects personal reevaluation and commitment to child welfare.

Santa Clara County official resigns a year after infant's fentanyl overdose rocked community

Damion Wright resigned amid criticism over agency failures related to Baby Phoenix's fentanyl overdose, reflecting broader concerns about child safety and family priorities.

Records raise new questions about Alameda County's response to toddler fentanyl death

Alameda County social workers recommended keeping three young siblings in the care of their mother, despite the death of their 23-month-old brother from a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Social workers didn't note the toddler's death in their initial assessment of the home and only filed a new assessment after the news of the overdose became public.

Santa Clara County official resigns more than year after infant dies of overdose - San Jose Spotlight

Damion Wright resigns amidst controversy over county's child safety policies following a tragic infant death.
Wright's departure reflects personal reevaluation and commitment to child welfare.
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Decriminalization Wasn't the Real Culprit in Oregon's Overdose Death Spike

Despite a slight decline in national overdose deaths, regional trends show rising deaths, particularly in Western states and linked to fentanyl.
Oregon's experiment with decriminalizing hard drugs faced backlash due to a significant increase in overdose deaths.

Oakland police say they know who threw suitcase containing human body into Lake Merritt. Now authorities need to prove how the victim died

The investigation into the body's disposal depends heavily on the upcoming autopsy report to clarify the cause of death.
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Baby fentanyl death: Judge upholds murder changes for two in unprecedented murder case

Two defendants will stand trial for the murder related to a child's fentanyl overdose, highlighting severe drug-related neglect.
Serious charges reflect an extensive drug environment and negligence by the child's parents and associates.

Parents' housemates charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old, CA officials say

Two additional individuals charged in connection to an 18-month-old's fentanyl overdose, accused of providing drugs and being irresponsible.

Baby fentanyl death: Judge upholds murder changes for two in unprecedented murder case

Two defendants will stand trial for the murder related to a child's fentanyl overdose, highlighting severe drug-related neglect.
Serious charges reflect an extensive drug environment and negligence by the child's parents and associates.

Parents' housemates charged in fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old, CA officials say

Two additional individuals charged in connection to an 18-month-old's fentanyl overdose, accused of providing drugs and being irresponsible.
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Tragedy at Rikers: Lawsuit filed over 26-year-old's death

Negligence claims against New York City officials point to systemic failures at Rikers Island leading to Gilberto Garcia's fentanyl overdose death.

Family of Rikers Island detainee who died of drug overdose sues city and mayor over coverup' | amNewYork

The lawsuit against NYC correction staff raises serious concerns about accountability in overdose response protocols at Rikers Island.

Tragedy at Rikers: Lawsuit filed over 26-year-old's death

Negligence claims against New York City officials point to systemic failures at Rikers Island leading to Gilberto Garcia's fentanyl overdose death.

Family of Rikers Island detainee who died of drug overdose sues city and mayor over coverup' | amNewYork

The lawsuit against NYC correction staff raises serious concerns about accountability in overdose response protocols at Rikers Island.
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Opinion | After My Brother's Overdose Death, Misinformed People Added to Our Grief

Families face unnecessary restrictions following fentanyl overdoses in loved ones.

Oregon State Hospital suspends in-person visits after patient dies of suspected fentanyl overdose

Patient at Oregon State Hospital dies from suspected fentanyl overdose, triggering police investigation and temporary halt to in-person visits.

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after possible fentanyl overdose in Lakewood

Fentanyl overdose in Lakewood resulted in one fatality and three hospitalized individuals.
Fentanyl has become the leading cause of accidental drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County in 2022.

Man watched married couple dying on his phone, murder trial told

A man used a mobile security surveillance app on his phone to watch a married couple dying.
The man denies murdering the couple and claims he rewrote their will to make himself a director of their shower mat company.
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