Cecilia Gentili, a leading figure in New York City’s LGBTQ community, died from drugs tainted with fentanyl, prompting the guilty pleas from two men for their roles in her death.
The emotional memorial at Judson Memorial Church underscored Gentili's legacy, with hundreds sharing stories about her impactful support for marginalized groups, including sex workers and transgender individuals.
Controversy erupted after a speaker at Gentili's funeral referred to her as 'this great whore,' leading to criticism from the Archdiocese of New York, including a call for a Mass of Reparation.
Both defendants, Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti, have acknowledged their guilt regarding the distribution of heroin and fentanyl, highlighting the dangerous impact of these drugs in the community.
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