Federal prosecutors announced that Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti pleaded guilty to distributing the fentanyl-laced heroin that resulted in the tragic death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.
U.S. Attorney Breon Peace emphasized that while the guilty pleas cannot reverse the loss of Cecilia Gentili, they send a strong message about holding drug offenders accountable.
Cecilia Gentili, prominent in advocacy for transgender rights and a former sex worker, provided visibility for issues around HIV, while also crossing into entertainment.
Gentili's death highlights the ongoing crisis involving fentanyl, as her passing led to community outrage and calls for justice concerning drug-related fatalities.
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