A popular NYC transgender activist was killed by fentanyl-laced cocaine by two men charged with providing it.

Two people have been accused of providing the fentanyl-laced cocaine that led to the death of popular New York City transgender activist Cecilia Gentili in February. National prosecutors said Monday that text messages, cell site data, and another evidence shows 52- year- ancient Antonio Venti, from Long Island, sold Gentili drugs on Feb. 5, and that 44- year- ancient Brooklyn resident Michael Kuilan supplied Venti with the fatal narcotics. Gentili was a prominent advocate for sex workers, HIV patients, and another trans people. She also appeared in the acting role in the” Pose” on FX. Lawyers for the two men did n’t immediately comment Monday.

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