Two Men Plead Guilty in Drug Overdose Death of Trans Activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti admitted to distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that led to Gentili’s death earlier this year.

Cecilia Gentili, a prominent transgender activist, died on February 6, 2024, from a mix of fentanyl, heroin, xylazine, and cocaine.
Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti pleaded guilty to distributing the lethal drugs; Kuilan also admitted to possessing a firearm.
Evidence, including text messages and cell site data, showed Venti sold the drugs to Gentili, with Kuilan supplying them to Venti.
Law enforcement found hundreds of baggies of fentanyl, a handgun, and ammunition in Kuilan's Brooklyn apartment.
Gentili, known for her advocacy and role in the TV series 'Pose', was honored with a historic funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which faced backlash from the Catholic community.