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Nail salon trial defendant had heart attack, attorney says

Steven Schwally, the man accused of driving drunk into a Deer Park nail salon, killing four people and injuring others, had a heart attack last week, his attorney said.

Cecilia Dowd

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May 26, 2026, 4:22 PM

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Steven Schwally’s trial is continuing in Riverhead without Schwally present.

His attorney Christopher Cassar told News 12 that he had a “pretty serious heart attack” last week and remains in the hospital.

Cassar said Schwally chose to waive his appearance at his trial.

Asked if there’s a chance he’ll appear at any more of the trial, Cassar said, “I don’t think so.”

An SCPD officer who placed Schwally under arrest testified Tuesday.

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