New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- A college student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City died after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in a dorm room, while another student survived the incident in March.
- Two men, Moises Freire, 19, and Brian Peralta Cabrera, 18, were arrested and indicted on charges including distribution of narcotics resulting in death, conspiracy, and intent to commit rape; both have pleaded not guilty.
- Prosecutors allege Freire supplied the women with fentanyl disguised as cocaine, knowing it was dangerous, and raped one of the women while she was unconscious from the drug overdose.
- The victim died from acute fentanyl intoxication complications, and the incident highlights ongoing concerns about student safety and sexual misconduct on college campuses.
- Authorities emphasize the need for safe learning environments, with DEA officials condemning the exploitation of vulnerable students in college settings.
