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flag Randy Brown sentenced to 2.5 years for providing fentanyl-laced pills that killed friend David Batty.

flag Randy S. Brown, 62, of Spokane, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison for second-degree manslaughter after providing fentanyl-laced pills to his friend, 67-year-old retired firefighter David Batty, who died in October 2023. flag Brown, who had warned Batty about the dangers of the pills in a Facebook chat, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of a controlled substance. flag Batty was found dead in his camp trailer with 12 counterfeit pills nearby, later confirmed to contain fentanyl, methamphetamine, and alcohol. flag Court records showed Brown had engaged in drug transactions and was aware of the risks. flag Batty’s son expressed forgiveness during the sentencing, reflecting his father’s character. flag Brown, arrested in June 2024, will receive credit for time served.

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