"Two Men Charged in Death of NYC Trans Activist from Drug Overdose"

Two men have been charged with distributing a fentanyl and heroin mixture that led to the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili. Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti are accused of supplying and selling the drugs to Gentili, who was found dead in her Brooklyn home on Feb. 6. If found guilty, they could face life in prison. Gentili, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community, served as the managing director of policy at Gay Men’s Health Crisis and founded Trans Equity Consulting. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support and remembrance from the LGBTQ activist community.