Texas Tech Professor Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Ring | Texas News

A former Texas Tech professor, Daniel Taylor, 51, has pleaded guilty to his role in a fentanyl distribution ring—charging him with up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. Once an assistant professor teaching marketing and supply chain management, Taylor’s academic credentials now stand in stark contrast to his criminal actions. With sentencing pending before Judge James Wesley Hendrix, this case underscores how federal authorities are targeting even those in academia, and the investigation continues to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad545a0ae4331e04