5 Arrested in Connection to Robert De Niro's 19-Year-Old Grandson's Death

There have been new arrests connected to the death of Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez.

If you don’t know, last month, Robert‘s grandson tragically passed away at 19 in 2023.

Keep reading to find out more…

According to a report, five more people have been arrested in connection to his death.

He was found dead in 2023 from what appeared to be an accidental drug overdose. See the official ruling.

Now, five suspects are being charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in death, per NBC 4 New York.

“The defendants allegedly used social media to promote and sell drugs across New York City and parts of Long Island. They allegedly doled out thousands of fake Xanax pills laced with fentanyl to teens and young adults,” per the report.

A sixth person, Sofia H. Marks, was arrested weeks after his death on accusations of selling him the drugs, per People.

He was the only child of Robert‘s oldest daughter, Drena. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.

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