Man charged over alleged rape and fatal fentanyl dosing of FIT student

Summary

Federal prosecutors allege Moises Freire gave two Fashion Institute of Technology students fentanyl while telling them it was cocaine, then raped one as she overdosed; she died. Her friend also overdosed and nearly died, and the US Justice Department said the case led to charges against three men.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 21:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that prosecutors allege Moises Freire gave two FIT students fentanyl while saying it was cocaine, raped one as she overdosed and died, and that the case led to charges against three men.