# New York man charged with raping and fatally dosing college student with fentanyl

A New York man faces charges of rape and of causing the death of a college student by giving her a lethal dose of fentanyl. The case highlights growing concern over drug-facilitated sexual assaults and the spread of the synthetic opioid on U.S. campuses.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/16/new-york-fashion-institute-of-technology-rape-fentanyl-overdose) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:17:30 GMT