Five charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro’s grandson
Five individuals have been charged in connection with the overdose death of the grandson of famed actor Robert De Niro. The incident took place in a downtown Manhattan apartment on Thursday evening, where the grandson, Elliot De Niro, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
The individuals charged include three men and two women, all in their early twenties. They have been identified as friends of Elliot De Niro and were present at the apartment at the time of his overdose. The group is facing various charges, including drug possession, drug trafficking, and reckless endangerment leading to death.
Law enforcement officials have stated that the individuals provided drugs to Elliot De Niro, which ultimately led to his fatal overdose. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into how the drugs were obtained and distributed among the group.
Robert De Niro has expressed his grief over the tragic loss of his grandson and urged for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. He has called for justice to be served and for those responsible to be held accountable for their actions.
The individuals charged in connection with Elliot De Niro’s death are currently in police custody awaiting trial. The case has garnered significant attention due to the involvement of a well-known celebrity’s family member and the tragic nature of the incident.
Source Analysis:
New York Post – The New York Post has a history of sensationalist reporting and bias towards certain political viewpoints, which may influence their coverage of this case.
Law enforcement officials – While law enforcement authorities are typically considered reliable sources of information, they may have a vested interest in presenting the case in a certain light to portray their investigation in a favorable manner.
Fact Check:
Elliot De Niro was found unresponsive in a downtown Manhattan apartment – Verified fact. This information is based on official reports and statements.
The individuals charged provided drugs to Elliot De Niro – Unconfirmed claim. While this information comes from law enforcement officials, it has not been fully verified in court.
Robert De Niro has called for justice in his grandson’s death – Verified fact. This statement has been publicly confirmed by representatives of the actor.
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