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Man sentenced in drugging, robbery scheme outside NYC nightclubs 
"Andre Butts is now facing accountability for his role in this deadly and callous conspiracy. He admitted to participating in multiple robberies using fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate victims, so he and his co-defendants could drain money from their financial accounts," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement Thursday. "While it is fortunate that the victims targeted by Mr. Butts survived, I know they are still suffering from the trauma of this incident and hope they can continue to heal. We are going to continue to prosecute anyone who commits this type of harmful conduct, while also taking proactive measures to help Manhattanites keep their financial accounts and information secure."
Man sentenced in deadly plot to rob and drug LGBTQ club-goers in Hell’s Kitchen
The conspiracy led to the deaths of John Umberger and Julio Ramirez, which were first disclosed by their family members and brought to public attention several patterns of druggings and robberies, some involving members of the gay community. Authorities ultimately determined these patterns resulted in as many as seven overdose deaths.
Man who drugged and robbed men in NYC gay bar murders is sentenced to 8 years
Andre Butts, one of the men who participated in a drugging and robbery scheme of gay men that killed two people, was sentenced Thursday to eight years in state prison.
Thief whose crew drugged drunk NYC clubgoers in deadly robbery scheme silent as judge sends him to prison
Andre Butts, 30, appeared solemn in Manhattan Supreme Court to learn his fate after he changed his story and fessed up to robbery and conspiracy charges for his part in the fentanyl-wielding crew that drugged victims to rob them blind.
Member of crew who drugged, robbed men at NYC gay bars gets eight years in prison
“Andre Butts is now facing accountability for his role in this deadly and callous conspiracy,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement Thursday. “He admitted to participating in multiple robberies using fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate victims, so he and his co-defendants could drain money from their financial accounts.
Brutal NYC domestic violence case dismissed on technicality — showing insanity of discovery laws, prosecutors say
“Domestic violence survivors are significantly impacted by the flaws in the state’s discovery laws,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, in a statement. “This horrifying example is illustrative of a much broader problem where survivors are being denied justice and orders of protection, leaving them vulnerable to their attackers.”
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