Former Marine pleads guilty in fentanyl overdose case linked to fellow service member's death

sandiegouniontribune.com February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Anthony Ruben Whisenant, a former Marine, pleaded guilty to a drug offense linked to a 2020 fentanyl overdose that killed another Marine. He used his cellphone to arrange the purchase of fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl. Whisenant faces up to four years in federal prison, with sentencing set for May 7. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton when he ordered the pills, which led to the death of fellow Marine L.M. after ingestion at a party. Other co-defendants include Gustavo Jaciel Solis, who has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, and Ryan Douglas White, who pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony. Their cases are ongoing, with various charges and sentencing dates.


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