Saturday, March 3, 2012

Trial set to open for rigger in NYC crane collapse

A New York City crane rigger is poised to go on trial on charges of causing one of the nation's deadliest crane accidents: a collapse that killed seven people.

Opening statements are set for Tuesday in William Rapetti's trial. Rapetti has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges in the March 2008 accident.

Prosecutors say Rapetti used four polyester straps unsafely to …

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