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Five Arrested in Connection to De Niro-Rodriguez's Death

10/31/2025

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Five men were arrested in New York in connection with Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez's death, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, who died in July 2023.
Prosecutors allege suspects used social media to sell counterfeit Xanax pills laced with fentanyl to teenagers in New York City.
De Niro-Rodriguez moved to New York for a theater internship.
His mother, Drena De Niro, expressed grief and anger.

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Story summary

Five men were arrested in New York in connection with Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez's death, the 19-year-old grandson of actor Robert De Niro, who died in July 2023.
Prosecutors allege suspects used social media to sell counterfeit Xanax pills laced with fentanyl to teenagers in New York City.
De Niro-Rodriguez moved to New York for a theater internship.
His mother, Drena De Niro, expressed grief and anger.