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Lawyers: Evidence Withheld in Deutsche Bank Fire Trial
NEW YORK - Lawyers say government agencies were more to blame than construction workers for the deaths of two firefighters at a ground zero tower.
Manhattan court papers were filed Wednesday on behalf of three construction supervisors and a demolition subcontractor. They also claim prosecutors withheld evidence from the grand jury that was favorable to the defense.
Patrick J. Dugan III of the Manhattan district attorney's office said it will respond later.
Charges against the supervisors and the John Galt Corporation include second-degree manslaughter.
The fire broke out at the former Deutsche Bank building as it was being dismantled on Aug. 18, 2007. It was filled with toxic debris from 9/11.
Two city managers were reprimanded over botched inspections. The defense also faults state and federal agencies.
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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com
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Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Manhattan court papers were filed Wednesday on behalf of three construction supervisors and a demolition subcontractor. They also claim prosecutors withheld evidence from the grand jury that was favorable to the defense.
Patrick J. Dugan III of the Manhattan district attorney's office said it will respond later.
Charges against the supervisors and the John Galt Corporation include second-degree manslaughter.
The fire broke out at the former Deutsche Bank building as it was being dismantled on Aug. 18, 2007. It was filled with toxic debris from 9/11.
Two city managers were reprimanded over botched inspections. The defense also faults state and federal agencies.
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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com
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Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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