MTV reality star pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter, faces 44 years in prison
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Whitney Purvis, who appeared on MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” pleaded guilty last week to involuntary manslaughter and drug distribution charges in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred more than a year ago.According to TMZ, Purvis entered an Alford plea to three charges, including intentionally distributing a drug known as “Tranq” to the victim. The plea allows a defendant to plead guilty while maintaining innocence of the crime. According to WBAL-TV 11, Purvis could face up to 44 years in prison.