Las Vegas Woman Sentenced 10 Years For Fentanyl Death

Danielle Partington was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for selling fentanyl pills that caused a man's fatal overdose in Las Vegas, with the government having recommended a 144-month sentence. Partington supplied fentanyl-laced pills to the victim multiple times between late 2019 and early 2020, culminating in an overdose on January 23, 2020. Illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than heroin or morphine, is a leading cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45. In a separate case, Ariell Olivia Dix was ordered to pay $7.5 million in restitution and penalties for multiple felony charges, including Medicaid fraud and identity theft of elderly recipients, continuing fraudulent activities despite previous convictions. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a Medicaid fraud conviction involving false billing for personal-care services and a recent arrest for similar charges, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat Medicaid fraud in multiple states. Officials emphasize that Medicaid fraud not only wastes taxpayer money but also deprives vulnerable populations of needed resources.