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Tempers flare at fatal shooting suspect's arraignment

Diquan McClough, held without bail on a charge

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Diquan McClough, held without bail on a charge of second-degree murder, is brought out of Nassau Police headquarters to be arraigned. (Jan 12, 2013)

Two mothers -- one whose son was gunned down last month in Hempstead, the other whose son was arrested Friday 800 miles away as the accused killer -- faced off in court Saturday.

The families scowled at one another before and during the suspect's arraignment. Afterward, their fury spilled out onto the street, with shouts from both sides.

Diquan McClough, 20, is charged with second-degree...

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