Who killed the Angels pitcher?

director Eric Kay
FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal jury found former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay guilty on two felony counts Thursday, agreeing with the government that he distributed the deadly drug fentanyl and caused the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Who died on the angles?

pitcher Tyler Skaggs
Ex-Angels employee Eric Kay convicted in death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, faces minimum of 20 years in prison. Former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay was convicted Thursday on charges that he distributed a fentanyl-laced opioid to Tyler Skaggs that resulted in the 2019 death of the pitcher.

Why is Eric Kay guilty?

The jury deliberated less than 90 minutes in mid-February before finding Kay guilty of giving Skaggs counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that resulted in his death in a Texas hotel room on July 1, 2019, and conspiring since at least 2017 “to possess with the intent to distribute” both opioids.

How long will Eric Kay be in jail?

between 20 years and life
The Justice Department is proud to hold his dealer accountable for his family and friends’ unimaginable loss.” Mr. Kay now faces between 20 years and life in federal prison. His sentencing has been set for June 28, 2022.

Who is Tyler Skaggs’s wife?

Carli MilesTyler Skaggs / Wife (m. 2018–2019)

Who did Eric Kay give drugs to?

Several former Angels players, including Matt Harvey, C.J. Cron, Mike Morin, and Cameron Bedrosian testified at trial that Eric Kay distributed blue 30 milligram oxycodone pills to them as well. They further testified that he was the only source of these pills and would conduct transactions in the Angels Stadium.

Who gave Skaggs the drugs?

Eric Kay
Harvey, the former Mets star, admitted during the Eric Kay trial that he had provided Skaggs, his Angels teammate, with Percocet, an opioid. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.

What did Eric Kay do for the Angels?

Harvey and three former teammates said they received pills from Eric Kay, the former Angels communications director accused of supplying the drugs that killed Tyler Skaggs. Eric Kay is accused of supplying drugs that led to the death of Tyler Skaggs. Former Angels players are expected to testify.

Where is Carli Skaggs now?

Skaggs, 27, was found dead July 1, 2019, the day after the team had traveled from Los Angeles and before the start of a series against the Rangers. A coroner’s report said Skaggs had choked to death on his vomit, and a toxic mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone were in his system.

How old is Eric Kay?

47
Eric Kay, 47, faces 20 years to life in a federal prison and up to a $1-million fine. His sentencing is scheduled for June 28. The 12-person jury listened to closing arguments in U.S. District Court on Thursday morning before reaching a verdict after less than 90 minutes of deliberation.

What was Eric Kay sentenced to?

Eric Kay, 47, faces 20 years to life in a federal prison and up to a $1-million fine. His sentencing is scheduled for June 28. The 12-person jury listened to closing arguments in U.S. District Court on Thursday morning before reaching a verdict after less than 90 minutes of deliberation.

What did Matt Harvey do to Tyler Skaggs?

Harvey, the former Mets star, admitted during the Eric Kay trial that he had provided Skaggs, his Angels teammate, with Percocet, an opioid.