Teen Convicted In Connection With Ecstasy Sale
Testimony Reveals Girl Helped Arrange Sale Of Drug That Lead To Death
An 18-year-old Louisville high school student has been convicted of conspiracy to sell ecstasy in connection with the case of Brittney Chambers, who died after taking the drug.
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The teen, whose name was not released because she was 17 at the time of the crime, could receive anything from a suspended sentence to as much as two years in the state juvenile prison when she is sentenced on May 31.
District Judge Dan Hale convicted the woman Thursday after hearing testimony from two classmates who said she arranged the sale of four ecstasy tablets for about $90.
Unlike the others, the girl convicted Thursday never touched the cloverleaf ecstasy pills, received no money, did not know Brittney and did not attend the party where the ecstasy was used, according to witnesses.
She was accused of connecting one of Brittney's friends with Rebecca Sheffield, 18, in a school restroom the day before Brittney's birthday party.
That friend testified Thursday that the accused girl whom she knew from a choir class brought Sheffield to the restroom before a class that day. The friend said the girl looked on as Sheffield sold the drugs in the restroom.
Hale said the girl's part in brokering the deal constituted an illegal act.
Sheffield also faces felony charges for her alleged role in Chambers' death.
Monarch High School has expelled Sheffield and the four other girls.
A classmate brought the drug to Chambers' 16th birthday party in
Superior on Jan. 27. Chambers took one of the tablets and later
lapsed into a coma.
Brittney's family removed her from life support Feb. 2. An autopsy revealed that she died from drinking too much water after taking the drug.
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- February 4, 2001: Ecstasy Suspects Post Bond, Victim's Family Plans Memorial
- February 3, 2001: Girl In Ecstasy-Induced Coma Dies
- February 1, 2001: Arrests Are Near In Ecstasy Sale
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- January 29, 2001: Girl In Critical Condition After Consuming 'Ecstasy' Drug
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