A former Texas Tech assistant professor has pleaded guilty to operating a complex fentanyl distribution network. The individual, Daniel Taylor, admitted to his involvement in the scheme. Details of the case indicate that the network was involved in trading drugs for sex.

It is also known that the activities of this network resulted in multiple overdoses. Further information about the case can be found through Fox 26 Houston, which reported on the guilty plea and the details of the fentanyl ring.