Sofia Haley Marks was arrested in New York City on Thursday in connection with the overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez. Marks is expected to face federal drug charges in a Manhattan federal court on Friday. The death of Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez has highlighted the dangers of drug abuse and the need for more effective prevention and treatment programs, and it is hoped that Marks' arrest will be a step towards curbing the illegal drug trade in the city.
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Robert De Niro has issued a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson, Leandro Anthony De Niro-Rodriguez. The New York City Police Department said De Niro-Rodriguez was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene. De Niro said he was "deeply distressed" and asked for privacy to grieve their loss. The cause of death is yet to be determined by the office of the chief medical examiner.