Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the 2023 overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, and the death of Chris Stein's daughter, Akira Stein. The arrests stem from charges against a criminal network involved in distributing counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl across New York City. The indictment accuses the suspects—Grant McIver, Bruce Epperson, Eddie Barreto, John Nicolas, and Roy Nicolas—of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances resulting in death. The fentanyl-laced pills caused the deaths of three young adults, including Leandro and Akira Stein, both 19 years old. Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez, who had acting credits in movies like 'A Star is Born' and 'Cabaret Maxime,' died from a toxic combination of drugs, including fentanyl, ketamine, and cocaine, in July 2023. His mother, Drena De Niro, expressed her grief and blamed the sale of laced pills for his death. The suspects used social media to promote and sell the drugs, which led to the tragic deaths of three teenagers over a three-month period. Authorities continue to investigate the criminal network responsible for distributing these dangerous substances.