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Authorities Arrest 5 in Connection with De Niro Grandson's Overdose Death
30 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, Robert De Niro's grandson, died from accidental overdose in 2023
- Authorities have made 5 arrests related to his death, charging them with "death resulting from the sale of narcotics"
- A woman was previously arrested for allegedly selling drugs to the teen
In a tragic turn of events, authorities in New York have made several arrests in connection with the 2023 death of Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez. The 19-year-old's death was ruled an accidental drug overdose, with the New York City Chief Medical Examiner determining that he died from the toxic effects of a deadly cocktail of substances, including fentanyl, bromazolam, alprazolam, 7-aminoclonazepam, ketamine, and cocaine.
Now, more than 2 years later, the Drug Enforcement Administration confirms that 5 individuals have been arrested and charged with "death resulting from the sale of narcotics" in relation to Leandro's tragic passing. This comes after a woman was previously apprehended for allegedly selling drugs to the teen.
