Nearly four years ago, a crane collapsed at the corner of First Avenue and East 91st Street, killing two construction workers. The crane company owner James Lomma was indicted for manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among other charges. Now, Lomma is walking free—Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Daniel Conviser acquitted him of the charges.
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Crane Company Owner Acquitted Of Charges Related To Fatal 2008 UES Crane Collapse
Former City Crane Inspector to Admit Taking Bribes
Today in court a former top crane inspector, arrested when crane collapses killed nine in 2008, is expected to plead guilty to accepting bribes. Collecting $10,000 over eight years, James Delayo didn't just doctor inspections, he's accused of skipping them altogether. However, the Daily News reports that charges against him involve "smaller mobile cranes," not the towering machines that fell two years ago on the Upper East Side and in Midtown.
Sad Day for Crane Victim's Fiancee
Today was going to Janine Belcastro and Donald Leo's wedding day. But Leo, a crane operator, died in last month's crane collapse on the Upper East Side. The Daily News says Belcastro's sister and friend have taken her on a trip this weekend. A friend said, "She's still too upset. It's still too much for her."
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