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A Bronx man was set free yesterday after a grand jury refused to indict him in the death of a 14 year old boy who ran off a rooftop while allegedly fleeing the man’s pit bull.
Robert P. Kelly, Rivera’s lawyer, called it “a tragic accident” and said Rivera should never have been charged.
A relieved Thomas Rivera, 43, choked back tears as he left Bronx Criminal Court after getting word that he would not be indicted on murder charges in the July 12 death of Emmanuel Rivera (no relation).
“I’m haunted by this,” said a teary eyed Rivera. “I wish I could give my life to bring him back, because I’ve lived my life but he was a boy.”
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