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Long Island Man Sentenced For Strangling Wife To Death
A Long Island man was sentenced for strangling his wife to death in their home last year following an argument.
John Gerges, age 61, of Merrick, was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 13, to 21 years in prison and five years post-release supervision.
On Tuesday, July 20, John Gerges pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of 58-year-old Marvat Gerges, according to Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith.
The DA's Office said the defendant strangled his wife on Feb. 22, 2020, following a 3 a.m. argument over the cleanliness of their home.
Earlier report: Lo…
Long Island Man Who Worked As Security Guard Charged With Strangling Wife To Death
A Long Island man has been charged in the alleged murder of his wife earlier this year in Merrick.
John Gerges, of Merrick, was arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, with felony second-degree murder and violent felony strangulation, for the murder of his wife on Saturday, Feb. 22, said Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
According to Singas, Gerges allegedly strangled his wife, 58-year-old Marvat Gerges, during the early morning hours inside their Merrick home following a 3 a.m. verbal altercation over the bathroom sink.
Marvat Gerges, who was homebound by severe arthritis, …
Long Island Man Accused Of Killing Wife, Police Say
A Long Island man has been accused of killing his wife during a domestic altercation over the weekend, police said.
Officers responded to the residence in Merrick on Saturday, Feb. 22 around 2:20 p.m., according to Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, police were dispatched for an aided call to a residence on Lindgren Street for a 58-year old woman who was unresponsive.
Upon arrival, the victim was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police Medic.
On Sunday, Feb. 23, John Gerges, 60, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the altercation that occurred w…
