The Impact Cartel Fentanyl has on the U.S. Judicial System with Paul Ostrow

How do prosecutors handle the evolving illicit drug market and how has it impacted our judicial system?

As fentanyl-related deaths continue to rise nationwide, our legal system now faces a new paradigm in seeking justice for so many lives lost.

In this episode, we are joined by Paul Ostrow, Chairman of the Fentanyl Free Communities Policy Board. He and host Michael Brown delve into the urgent and complex opioid crisis affecting communities across the nation, with a focus on the Midwest. Paul, drawing on his prosecutorial experience and commitment to justice, community improvement, and policy-driven solutions, emphasizes the need to support law enforcement while advocating for systemic changes. 

Join us as we discuss: 

• The consequences of public drug policies and how that plays into an increase in criminal activity and court cases.
• How the $200 million allocated budget is being used to combat substance abuse in Minnesota.
• Why fentanyl possession penalties need to be reassessed to be effective and prevent deaths.

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Views expressed in this material are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

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