New Orleans, Louisiana – A 29-year-old Tangipahoa Parish man faces potential life imprisonment after being indicted on federal charges of distributing fentanyl that resulted in a fatal overdose, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.
Kyrin Hudson was charged with distribution of a substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl that led to a victim’s death, violating Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C), Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced.
The indictment, unsealed on April 9, 2025, carries severe penalties if Hudson is convicted. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment. Additional penalties include a fine of up to $1 million, at least three years of supervised release following any prison term, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
The case represents ongoing efforts by federal and local authorities to combat the distribution of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than heroin that has contributed significantly to the nation’s overdose crisis.
Simpson acknowledged the collaborative investigative work of multiple agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration’s specialized Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (FORT), the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Hammond Police Department. Assistant United States Attorneys Lauren Sarver and Rachal Cassagne from the Narcotics Unit are handling the prosecution.
Federal prosecutions for drug distribution resulting in death have increased in recent years as authorities attempt to address the rise in fentanyl-related fatalities across the country. These cases typically require prosecutors to establish a direct link between the distributed substance and the victim’s death.
The case remains under investigation, and Hudson, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.