Michael Kuilan, a Brooklyn drug dealer, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for providing the fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili. Prosecutors highlighted Kuilan's criminal history, which includes prior felony convictions related to heroin sales. Evidence presented included text messages indicating that he supplied drugs to co-defendant Antonio Venti, who then sold them to Gentili. The incident has sparked outrage within the community, especially following Gentili's celebrated funeral.
Kuilan had three prior state felony convictions related to selling heroin before he pleaded guilty to the federal charges last year, according to prosecutors.
Prosecutors said text messages, cell site data, and other evidence showed that Kuilan had supplied Venti with drugs that he then sold to Gentili.
Cecilia Gentili was tragically poisoned from fentanyl-laced heroin; today, the perpetrators who sold the deadly drugs to Gentili are being held accountable.
The 52-year-old Brooklyn resident was found dead in her bedroom from the combined effect of fentanyl, heroin, xylazine and cocaine on Feb. 6, 2024.
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