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Former Texas Tech professor pleads guilty after prosecutors say he used supply chain expertise to run fentanyl network
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk S.E. Jenkins , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The professor pleaded guilty to distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl. A former professor at Texas Tech has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl.
A former professor at Texas Tech has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl. The professor, who taught supply chain management, allegedly used his expertise to build an illegal drug network. Federal prosecutors are involved in the case, which also includes charges related to prostitution and overdoses.
The professor pleaded guilty to distributing more than 40 grams of fentanyl. Further details on the case are available from federal prosecutors and court documents, including information on the professor's operation in the Lubbock area.
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Category: schools Published: July 8, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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