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Michael K Williams’ drug dealer sentenced to 30 months in prison

By Reuters
27 July 2023   |   5:37 am
A 72-year-old man linked to those involved in the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams has been sentenced to 30 months in prison. Williams, who starred in films and series like 'The Wire' and 'Boardwalk Empire', overdosed in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment in September 2021.

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