Actor Involved in Murder and Burglary
An accused low-level mob associate who was convicted earlier this year of killing an off-duty police officer during a botched burglary was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The co-defendant, a former “Sopranos” actor, goes on trial this week.
The murder was committed two years ago, but the lead defendant wasn’t convicted of the violent crime until October. The two men were accused of braking into a Bronx apartment to steal prescription drugs after a night of drinking at a strip club. The off-duty officer cam to investigate and was shot in the heart. The off-duty officer fired back and wounded both men.
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Source: Law Blog