Boniface Binene, a citizen of the Republic of Congo and a lawful permanent resident, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison. He was convicted of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the overdose death of a customer. U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced the sentence. This sentence reflects the severe consequences for drug trafficking that leads to death under federal law. Binene will serve a lengthy term of incarceration.
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Media Coverage · May 6, 2026
Boniface Binene, a 25-year-old citizen of the Republic of Congo, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for selling a small amount of fentanyl that caused a customer's overdose death. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the devastating consequences of fentanyl distribution. The case highlights the ongoing struggle with opioid addiction and the need for stricter penalties for those who
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On May 6, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Boniface Binene, a 25-year-old citizen of the Republic of Congo, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for selling a small amount of fentanyl that caused a customer's overdose death. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the devastating.
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Boniface Binene, a/k/a “Bones,” 25, a citizen of the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, and a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl to another person that resulted in death, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today.
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Boniface Binene, a 25-year-old citizen of the Republic of Congo, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for selling a small amount of fentanyl that caused a customer's overdose death. This sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the devastating consequences of fentanyl distribution. The case highlights the ongoing struggle with opioid addiction and the need for stricter penalties for those who contribute to it.
Boniface Binene, a/k/a “Bones,” 25, a citizen of the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, and a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison …
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