Junior Seau’s Nephew Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in Fatal Fentanyl Sale

SAN DIEGO—The nephew of the late San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau pleaded not guilty to a murder charge June 4 for allegedly taking part in a fentanyl sale that led to a man’s fatal overdose. Micah Rodgers Seau, 31, is accused of providing fentanyl pills to 31-year-old Connor Gerhart, leading to the victim’s death on June 1, 2023. Prosecutors allege Mr. Seau initially bought at least $1,200 worth of pills from co-defendant Sheri Cavanaugh, 59, then provided pills to Mr. Gerhart and charged him $700. Mr. Gerhart, described as a longtime friend of Mr. Seau, died at his Pacific Beach home on the evening of June 1, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. Mr. Seau and Ms. Cavanaugh are each charged with murder and conspiracy to commit a crime. They both face up to 15 years to life in state prison if convicted on all charges....