More Not Guilty Verdicts in Deutsche Bank Fire

Posted by: Curt Varone July 6, 2011 0

The final verdicts came in today in the Deutsche Bank Building fire case, and the two remaining defendants, John Galt Corp. and construction supervisor Michael Alvo were found not guilty of numerous felony charges.

Both had been charged with involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, and reckless endangerment in connection with the August 18, 2007 fire that claimed the lives of FDNY firefighters Robert Beddia and Joseph Graffagnino. Galt was convicted of a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment, which carries a $5,000 penalty.

Two construction supervisors, Jeffrey Melofchik and Salvatore DePaola, were acquitted last week.

More on the story.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
© Copyright 2017, All Rights Reserved. | FireLawBlog.com & Curt Varone | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
x

Check Also

Bridgeport Firefighter Accused of Taking Drugs at Incident Scene

A Bridgeport, Connecticut firefighter is facing charges that he took drugs from the scene of a suspected drug overdose last month. Harold Clarke Jr. has been charged with tampering with evidence and interfering with a police officer.

Illinois Firefighter Facing Drug and Theft Charges

An Illinois firefighter who broke into a vehicle at one Naperville Fire Department station, and stole drugs from the fire department’s prescription drug drop-box at a different station, has been arrested and formally charged with several offenses. Zachary Volland, 34, has been charged with burglary of a vehicle, theft, possession of a controlled substance, and official misconduct.