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The first person to be convicted of murder in Dallas County under the state’s new fentanyl law was sentenced to 20 years in prison.Earlier this week, 31-year-old Destin Scott pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.His conviction marks the first in Dallas County under Texas’ fentanyl murder statute enacted in 2023.Police accused Scott of killing a woman who was found dead inside her vehicle outside a fast food restaurant in Dallas.Although there were no signs of foul play, the autopsy report determined she died because of an overdose of ecstasy and fentanyl.Investigators found a bag of pills and two cellphones in her vehicle. They used cellphone records, social media communications, and other evidence to determine that she purchased the drugs from Scott.Under the new state law, fentanyl-related overdose deaths are classified as "poisonings." Those who distribute the fentanyl can be charged with murder if they:knowingly distributed fentanyl to the victimacted wi
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Netherlands' soccer fans are still here late the night before the match at Henk’s European Deli and Black Forest Bakery.Before kickoff comes the pit stop, where Netherlands soccer fans meet Buc-ee’s. A Texas-sized gas station full of beavers, brisket, and a bit of a culture shock.Dutch soccer fans experience Texas cultureThe Dutch double-decker bus shipped from the Netherlands to Galveston, before being rolled up I-45 on Saturday, making a stop in Madisonville to fuel up and draw a crowd. Fans and strangers gravitated toward the bus.The best view is on the top deck, soon to overlook thousands of Dutch supporters. A Sunday's tradition, a march to the stadium songs, chants, and of course, orange. With no time to waste and the bus back on the road and finally arriving in Dallas, die-hard fans who flew in this week were waiting for the team to arrive."I think we are the best," said Netherlands fan Robart Boarsma.Iconic Netherlands double-decker busPlus, there was a gift waiting for us. Mic
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What made the Samurai Blue? It’s not a riddle, actually. It’s a question people like you might be asking right now (kinda). See, you may have picked up on the fact that the Japanese men’s national soccer team calls itself the “Samurai Blue.” That’s because the word that there’s a big tournament in that sport […] The post Sports Rush: World Cup Sparks Curiosity About Soccer And Maybe More appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
