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Former 16 and Pregnant star charged in mans overdose death

Former 16 and Pregnant star charged in mans overdose death
July 08, 2025  |  abcnews

Whitney Purvis, 33, of MTV's "16 and Pregnant," was arrested in Georgia for involuntary manslaughter. She's accused of providing John Mark Harris with a fatal dose of xylazine and fentanyl ("Tranq") leading to his February overdose death. Found at a Rome residence, drug paraphernalia prompted the arrest by the DEA and local officers. The DEA emphasizes the dangers of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which contribute to nearly 70% of drug-related deaths.
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