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Queens man sentenced in botched Roosevelt Field Mall robbery
Posted: Updated:A Queens man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for a botched robbery at Roosevelt Field Mall that resulted in the shooting of a man.
It was right before Christmas 2015 when Oliver Lee pulled out a gun inside the Tourneau store and attempted to steal a Rolex watch. During a struggle with a security guard, Lee's gun went off – striking a man outside the store. The victim survived, and Lee was arrested.
Attorney Aida Leisenring says Lee was addicted to drugs and had psychological problems that led to the crime.
"Of course he is remorseful. Of course he would take it back, but what happened is what happened," she said outside the Mineola courtroom.
In court, Lee refused to make a pre-sentence statement to the judge. Leisenring says it was not necessary for him to do so.
"What's important here is that he accepted full responsibility for his actions. He pled guilty. He spared the victims a trial and ultimately that's more important than making what could be interpreted as a self-serving statement," she said.
Lee's attorney says her client is receiving substance abuse counseling.
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DA: Hempstead police officer stole funds from FD, falsified records
DA: Hempstead police officer stole funds from FD, falsified records
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Randy Stith turned himself in to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office for allegedly misappropriating public money.
Ryder: MS-13 targeted specific officer in 2nd MS-13 threat
Ryder: MS-13 targeted specific officer in 2nd MS-13 threat
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says a second threat has been issued by MS-13 – this time against a specific on-duty officer.
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says a second threat has been issued by MS-13 – this time against a specific on-duty officer.
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder says a second threat has been issued by MS-13 – this time against a specific on-duty officer.
Charges upgraded against driver in fatal Lawrence crash
Charges upgraded against driver in fatal Lawrence crash
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Rahmel Watkins is now facing two upgraded charges of manslaughter.
Priest found bound in Shelter Island remembered for life of service
Priest found bound in Shelter Island remembered for life of service
As News 12 has reported, Reverend Canon Paul Wancura, 87, was discovered tied up and injured back in March.
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Woman accused of driving with suspended license, spitting on police
Woman accused of driving with suspended license, spitting on police
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Police say Jahnay Harley blew through several stop signs on Schleigel Boulevard in North Amityville on Monday afternoon.
Police say Jahnay Harley blew through several stop signs on Schleigel Boulevard in North Amityville on Monday afternoon.
Newsday: Oyster Bay Town official charged with leaving scene of accident
Newsday: Oyster Bay Town official charged with leaving scene of accident
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4 suspects arrested after man was attacked with box cutter
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Four suspects are behind bars and a fifth is being sought after police say a man was attacked with a box cutter Saturday evening.
Hampton Bays contractor accused of stealing from customers
Hampton Bays contractor accused of stealing from customers
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A Hampton Bays contractor is being accused of taking money from clients for work that was never started or completed.
Nassau police plan major crackdown on MS-13 following threats
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2 Mastic men face judge for allegedly having gun, drugs in home
2 Mastic men face judge for allegedly having gun, drugs in home
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Two Mastic men will face a judge today, accused of having illegal drugs and a loaded gun in their home.
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DA: Hempstead police officer stole funds from FD, falsified records
DA: Hempstead police officer stole funds from FD, falsified records
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Randy Stith turned himself in to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office for allegedly misappropriating public money.
NTSB takes over probe of Lynbrook LIRR platform death
NTSB takes over probe of Lynbrook LIRR platform death
The federal government is taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
The federal government is taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
The federal government is taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
April 2018 special election results
April 2018 special election results
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Special elections were held to fill vacancies in three state Assembly districts on Long Island.
Testimony continues in Mangano-Venditto corruption trial
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Gov. Cuomo sends cease-and-desist letter to ICE over raids
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement about raids it conducts in New York.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning the Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement about raids it conducts in New York.
Medical marijuana dispensary seeks parking variance in Carle Place
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NY balance of power could shift after Dems win special elections
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Town of Babylon approves vaping ban for public parks
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E-cigarette smoking in public parks is no longer welcome in the Town of Babylon.
Federal judge rules against Trump administration on DACA
Federal judge rules against Trump administration on DACA
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A federal judge ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA - the Obama-era program that currently protects about 700,000 people brought to the U.S. as children.
Business Briefs: WhatsApp, gun emoji, Amazon Alexa
Business Briefs: WhatsApp, gun emoji, Amazon Alexa
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