Ed Buck is accused of administering “dangerously large” amounts of drugs to at least ten men — two of whom died in his apartment
Democratic donor Ed Buck. Photo: Damian Dovarganes/AP For years, prominent Democratic donor Ed Buck has been a deeply suspicious figure. Between July 2017 and January 2019, two black gay men were found dead in Buck’s West Hollywood apartment from methamphetamine overdoses; police ruled both accidental.
He’s a wealthy Democratic donor. Buck is a 65-year-old retired entrepreneur whom the New York Times calls “a recognizable figure in West Hollywood … who became a fixture in Los Angeles Democratic political circles.” Over the years, he has reportedly donated tens of thousands of dollars to various California races and liberal causes.
The second suspicious incident occurred in January 2019, when a second gay black man — Timothy Dean — was found dead of an overdose in Buck’s apartment. Amster, yet again, maintained his client’s innocence, claiming that Dean had “ingested some type of substance” before arriving at the apartment. Dean’s roommate, however, pushed back on Amster’s characterization of Dean.
Per the document, homeless men who lived nearby Buck’s apartment also had a sinister nickname for him: “Dr. Kevorkian,” referring to the U.S. physician and assisted-suicide advocate who helped more than 100 terminally ill people end their lives. Activists and the victims’ families are celebrating the charges, but are frustrated it took this long. On Thursday, Jasmyne Cannick, the spokesperson for the families of the men who have overdosed, told the New York Times that Buck’s federal drug charge was “a victory for our community.” She continued, “It just goes to show that persistence and perseverance pay off.”
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