Michael Kuilan was sentenced to 19 years in prison for charges related to the overdose death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili. Kuilan, along with co-defendant Antonio Venti, was involved in supplying heroin and fentanyl that led to Gentili's fatal overdose in February 2022. Her death sparked significant sorrow and remembrance within the LGBTQ community, culminating in memorial services. Federal authorities emphasized their commitment to prosecuting fentanyl dealers following this tragedy, underlining the serious implications of the ongoing opioid crisis.
Cecilia Gentili was tragically poisoned from fentanyl-laced heroin. Today, the perpetrators who sold the deadly drugs to Gentili are being held accountable. This Office will be relentless in prosecuting fentanyl dealers.
The death of Gentili, a longtime activist dedicated to advancing the rights of transgender individuals, sex workers, immigrants, and others, prompted an outpouring of grief across the city's LGBTQ community.
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