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Woman charged in 2025 Ultra Music Festival overdose death takes plea deal for lesser charge, avoiding prison time
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Larry Seward , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, 26 years old, received a sentence of probation.
A fatal overdose at a Miami music festival led to charges against a woman. The woman, 26 years old, received a sentence of probation. Her case is connected to the death of a 24-year-old festival attendee.
The attendee had traveled to Miami with a companion. Before the festival, the companion had been in contact with the woman, seeking a connection for a certain substance. The woman had provided information about available substances.
The woman pleaded guilty to a charge related to communication and was sentenced to five years of probation, avoiding prison time. Further details about the case are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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