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Five people have been arrested and charged with supplying pills laced with fentanyl Which resulted in the fatal overdose of Robert De Niro’s grandson in 2023.
Leandro was 19 when he died in July 2023. His death was caused by “toxic effects” fentanylbromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine,” According to the medical examiner,
Now, years after his untimely death, law enforcement has reportedly arrested five individuals CBS NewsAll of them are facing drug charges.
Prosecutors allege that the five arrested men – Grant McIver, Bruce Epperson, Eddie Barreto, John Nichols and Roy Nichols – used social media and other encrypted messaging apps to sell thousands of counterfeit opioid pills laced with fentanyl to teenagers and young adults throughout New York City.
Leandro was reportedly one of three teenagers died from accidental overdose The indictment states that this happened because of the pills sold to him.
One of the victims reportedly confronted one of the five arrested men to let them know that their drugs had caused her to overdose, and told them to “just warn customers the batch may be extra strong.” Prosecutors said she later died of another overdose.
Two weeks later, the second victim died of an overdose, followed by Leandro less than a month later.
The 58-year-old daughter of Leandro De Niro was the only child of Drena, who has appeared in several films About the films of his two-time Oscar-winning fatherInvolved City by the Sea (2002) and intern (2015).
Drena is the eldest of De Niro’s seven children. She is the daughter of his first wife, Diahann Abbott, from a previous relationship, and De Niro adopted her in 1976 – the same year he married Abbott.
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Like his mother and grandfather, Leandro was also an actor, appearing in the films 2018 a star is born And Mainly cabaret.
His tragic death was announced by Drena on Instagram. He wrote, “My beautiful sweet angel. Ever since I felt you in my tummy, I have loved you beyond words or description. You have always been my joy, my heart and my life, pure and real.” “I wish I was with you right now. I wish I was with you. I don’t know how I’ll live without you but I will try to move forward and spread the love and light that you made me feel for being your mother.
She added, “You were so loved and appreciated and I wish that love could have saved you. I’m so sorry, my child.” “Rest in peace and eternal heaven my dear boy.”
After Leandro’s tragic death, De Niro, 82, released a statement, He said he was “deeply distressed” by his grandson’s death.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo,” he said at the time. “We greatly appreciate everyone’s condolences. We request that we be granted privacy to mourn Leo’s passing.”