Benjamin Hunt, a 27-year-old man from Fall River, pleads guilty to serious federal charges, including drug distribution that resulted in the death of a minor. Operating an online marketplace on the Telegram app, Hunt sold a variety of illegal drugs and firearms, leading to a tragic incident where a 17-year-old from Indiana overdosed on drugs he provided.
In his plea agreement, Hunt faces a potential prison sentence of 20 to 25 years, with sentencing scheduled for March 2026. The U.S. Department of Justice highlights the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies in the investigation, which revealed Hunt’s method of using cryptocurrencies to conduct transactions and ship drugs via the U.S. Postal Service. His actions have sparked serious concerns about community safety and the rise of digital drug markets.
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