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Whitney Purvis Manslaughter Explainer: What Happened to John Mark Harris

Whitney Purvis of '16 and Pregnant' faces manslaughter charges after John Mark Harris' overdose death involving fentanyl in Georgia

Former 16 and Pregnant star Whitney Purvis rose to fame after cameras documented her foray into motherhood as a high school student — but it’s her legal troubles that have kept her in the spotlight. “Today, DEA Atlanta and local law enforcement arrested Whitney Purvis in Floyd County, GA on charges of involuntary manslaughter due to fentanyl poisoning. Whitney PurvisFloyd County Sheriff’s Office via Getty ImagesPurvis was arrested on July 7, 2025, on charges related to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and involuntary manslaughter.

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