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April 27, 2006

33 family members to speak at Station fire hearing

PROVIDENCE -- The man who ignited the fire that killed 100 people at the Station nightclub will face at least 33 victims' family members during his May 8 sentencing.

Earlier in the month, the Superior Court asked victims families for notificiation if they wanted to address Daniel M. Biechele during his sentencing. Thirty three family members responded, Michael Healey, a spokesman for Attorney General Patrick Lynch, said this evening.

An additional 10 family members have asked a prosecutor to read their statements.

"We expect [the sentencing] will be at least a couple of days, maybe three days, at least," Healey said.

Biechele, the former Great White tour manager, is facing up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to 100 charges of involuntary manslaughter.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 6:30 PM | Permalink

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