A Boston man has admitted guilt in a federal court for distributing fentanyl. The individual is also facing murder charges in Massachusetts state court.
Csean Skerritt, known by aliases "Shizz Grimmy" and "Black," aged 36, pleaded guilty to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton has set the sentencing date for June 6, 2025. Skerritt was indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2023.
The plea follows an investigation into drug trafficking activities. On February 1, 2023, Skerritt agreed to sell 50 grams of fentanyl for $1,500. He met the buyer at a predetermined location and exchanged approximately 52.3 grams of fentanyl for the money.
Skerritt was also indicted on murder charges on March 9, 2023, in Massachusetts Superior Court and is awaiting trial.
The charge of distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl carries a minimum sentence of five years and can extend up to 40 years in prison. It also includes at least four years of supervised release and a possible fine of up to $5 million. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Division; Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox; and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden. Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Dawley from the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is handling the prosecution.