LA County man convicted of fentanyl-related death on Metro train
A 37-year-old man from LA faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty in the death of a Metro train rider.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
A 37-year-old man from LA faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty in the death of a Metro train rider.
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