Michael K. Williams

Drug dealer tied to Michael K. Williams' overdose death gets 5 years in prison

One of the drug dealers tied to Michael K. Williams' overdose death was sentenced to five years behind bars Tuesday for the 2021 tragedy.

Woman found dead in pool of blood outside Williamsburg condo high-rise

The unidentified woman was found lying face down in the courtyard behind 440 Kent Avenue around 8:45 a.m., and pronounced dead by paramedics a half hour later, law enforcement sources...

NYC dealer who sold heroin that killed 'The Wire' actor sentenced to 10 years in prison

Irvin Cartagena, 40, a k a “Green Eyes,” was captured in surveillance camera footage handing the drugs to Williams the day before the star was found dead in his luxury Williamsburg...

Dealer tied to Michael K. Williams' overdose death gets lenient prison sentence after plea from 'The Wire' creator

One of the drug dealers who sold Michael K. Williams lethal bags of fentanyl-laced heroin was sentenced to just two-and-half years in prison Tuesday.

'The Wire' co-creator calls for release of drug dealer who sold Michael K. Williams' fatal dose

David Simon urged Judge Ronnie Abrams to consider a lesser punishment for the 71-year-old defendant, Carlos Macci.

Second drug dealer pleads guilty to selling actor Michael K. Williams fatal heroin dose

A second drug dealer who worked in the Brooklyn crew that sold “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams a fatal dose of heroin pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court Thursday. 

Drugs costs Michael K. Williams his homes during 'The Wire,' posthumous memoir reveals

Unable to afford the rent on his Baltimore and Brooklyn apartments despite being on TV at the time, the actor lost both.

Michael K. Williams was high on drugs meeting Obama, posthumous memoir reveals

"The Wire" star — who died from an accidental overdose last September at the age of 54 — made the startling admission in a memoir written prior to his passing....

Michael K. Williams died without kids — but still raised a family

Michael K. Williams will always known as "dad" to Karim Anderson and his siblings.

Michael K. Williams' nephew on shock of finding his body: 'He’s gone. He's cold'

Michael K. Williams' nephew, Dominic Dupont, will open up about finding his dead uncle's body Wednesday on "Red Table Talk." In a preview of the interview, Dupont tells hosts Jada...

Suspects charged in Michael K. Williams' fatal overdose plead not guilty

The suspects, Irving Cartagena, Hector Robles, Luis Cruz and Carlos Macci, entered their pleas at the brief hearing in Manhattan federal court.

1 of 4 arrested over Michael K. Williams's fatal OD had prior deal via NY's bail laws

Four people have been arrested in the overdose death of “The Wire” star Michael K. Williams, federal authorities said Wednesday.

Michael K. Williams is brilliant in '892' — his last film role

The late Michael K. Williams, who died in September at age 54, is the best part of the new movie “892” — the “Wire” actor’s final film role.

Michael K. Williams' cause of death revealed by medical examiner

The New York City medical examiner confirmed actor Michael K. Williams died of an overdose, The Post confirmed on Friday. His death was ruled accidental.

Leon Bridges on Billie Eilish and playing Governors Ball 2021

The R&B star reveals his must-see Gov Ball act, why he brought cowboy couture to the Met Gala and the actors who were coolest to meet at the Emmys.

Emmy predictions: Who should win vs. who will win this year

Before the 73rd annual Primetime Emmys take place on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. — live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles — The Post's TV Editor breaks down...

How HBO got its Emmys mojo back

Fuggedabout the past 15 years and all that talk of faded glory from "The Sopranos" and "Sex and the City" – HBO has reclaimed its mojo.

Funeral for Michael K. Williams held Tuesday in Pennsylvania

A private funeral service was held Tuesday in Pennsylvania for “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams.

Michael K. Williams' sister mourns 'best friend,' recalls actor's addiction battle

Michael K. Williams' sister on Thursday mourned the loss of her "best friend," remembering the late actor's heart of gold.

Jonathan Majors says late co-star Michael K. Williams was 'a guardian angel'

Michael K. Williams' "Lovecraft Country" co-star Jonathan Majors remembered the late actor as "a guardian angel" in a heartfelt tribute published Wednesday. In an essay for Variety, Majors, 32, detailed...