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Man Jailed For Murder Of NY Football Coach Has Conviction Overturned Nearly 30 Years Later Man Jailed For Murder Of NY Football Coach Has Conviction Overturned Nearly 30 Years Later
Man Jailed For Murder Of NY Football Coach Has Conviction Overturned Nearly 30 Years Later A man convicted in the murder of an assistant football coach at Hofstra University on Long Island has been set free after spending more than three decades in prison. Acting State Supreme Court Justice Patricia Harrington ordered a new trial for Nassau County resident Christopher Ellis, age 51, of Hempstead on Monday, Aug. 9.  Ellis was convicted in 1993 of the second-degree murder of 25-year-old Harry Joseph Healy on Saturday, Sept. 29, 1990, by a jury based on testimony from a single eyewitness and without forensic or physical evidence. The judge made the ruling after Ellis’ attorney…

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Putnam County Sheriff Speaks Out On $12M DiPippo Settlement Putnam County Sheriff Speaks Out On $12M DiPippo Settlement
Putnam County Sheriff Speaks Out On $12M DiPippo Settlement Another high-ranking official in Putnam has spoken up about the $12 million settlement reached between the county and Anthony DiPippo, who was twice convicted of raping and killing a 12-year-old girl before being acquitted at a third trial. Earlier this month, officials announced that they had reached a settlement with DiPippo, who was acquitted in 2016 after spending two decades behind bars. Earlier story - Putnam County Exec Hits Back At DA For Outrage Over $12M DiPippo Case Settlement The decision proved divisive, with Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy blasting the settl…

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by Zak Failla