Senate Hearing on the Fentanyl Crisis
“I was a part of the problem. I am here now standing as a man that wants to be a part of the solution,' said musician Jason "Jelly Roll” DeF… read more
“I was a part of the problem. I am here now standing as a man that wants to be a part of the solution,' said musician Jason "Jelly Roll” DeFord as he testified before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The musician and philanthropist, who was once a drug dealer, testified on the effects of opioid addiction on communities across the nation. He advocated for fentanyl awareness and legislative solutions to stop illegal smuggling of the opioid. In addition, he discussed crime sentencing and mental health. The other witnesses were the national president of the Fraternal Order of Police and a former assistant special agent with the Drug Enforcement Agency. close
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Music Artist "Jelly Roll" Appeals to Congress to Take Action on Fentanyl Crisis
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