CNN —Two men in New York have been charged with distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that allegedly caused the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in February, prosecutors announced Monday.
“Cecilia Gentili, a prominent activist and leader of the New York transgender community was tragically poisoned in her Brooklyn home from fentanyl-laced heroin.
Medical examiners determined she died from “acute intoxication caused by the combined effects of fentanyl, heroin, xylazine, and cocaine.
Prosecutors accuse Venti of selling the laced heroin, allegedly supplied by Kuilan, to Gentili on February 5, citing text messages, cell site data, and other evidence.
Venti’s attorney, Joseph Turco, referred to Gentili’s death as an “accident” in a statement and said, “We’re sorry for Cecilia’s death.”“Our hearts and prayers go to the activist’s family.
Persons:
Cecilia Gentili, “ Cecilia Gentili, ”, Michael Kuilan, Antonio Venti, Kuilan, Gentili, Venti, Joseph Turco, “, ” Turco, Howard Greenberg, ” Greenberg, CNN’s Elizabeth Wolfe
Organizations:
CNN, New, Eastern, of, Patrick’s, Roman Catholic Archdiocese, Prosecutors, US, Office
Locations:
New York, Brooklyn, of New York, St, Gentili, America, “