5 Arrested for Deaths of Robert De Niro’s Grandson and Chris Stein’s Daughter
Five individuals face drug charges after selling fentanyl-laced pills that caused the accidental overdose death of 19-year-old Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, authorities said.
- 5 people were arrested for distributing fentanyl-laced pills that caused the deaths of Robert De Niro's grandson and Chris Stein's daughter.
- The defendants face mandatory minimum sentences of 20 years and maximum of life in prison if convicted for distributing over 400 grams of fentanyl.
- Robert De Niro said he was 'deeply distressed' by the passing of his 'beloved grandson', while Chris Stein thanked officials for 'hope of some justice' for his daughter.
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5 More People Arrested in Connection to Overdose Death of Robert De Niro’s Grandson
Five additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the overdose death of actor Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced. According to an Oct. 30 press release, the defendants—Bruce Epperson, Grant McIver, Eddie Barreto, John Nicolas, and Roy Nicolas—have been charged with “participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and other drugs,” resulting in the d…
5 more arrested in overdose death of Robert De Niro’s grandson
Five more people were arrested Thursday in connection with the death of Robert De Niro’s grandson from a fentanyl overdose. Grant McIver, Bruce Epperson, Eddie Barreto, John Nicolas and Roy Nicolas were charged in Manhattan Federal Court with running a drug distribution network that led to the deaths of three 19-year-olds across two months in 2023. Related Articles Drop in altitude on JetBlue flight that forced emergency landing in…
N.Y. authorities arrest 5 in death of Hollywood legend’s grandson
New York authorities have arrested five individuals linked to the 2023 overdose death of Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, PEOPLE reports.
Robert Englund on the Enduring Appeal of Freddy Kruger: ‘An Unrepentant, Politically Incorrect Villain With a Dose of Personality’
The "A Nightmare of Elm Street" star and horror icon describes his altar ego as "an unrepentant, politically incorrect villain with personality."
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