Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Man faces lesser charge in cabbie's death

A Hampton Bays man who punched a taxi driver in the head -- leading to his death four days later -- will be charged only with assault after a grand jury declined to indict him for manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide, prosecutors said.

Kenneth Tofty-Forrest, 28, punched cabdriver Robert Levasseur, 53, of Riverhead, once in the back of his head during an argument in a Chase Bank parking...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Follow Suffolk news on social media

Follow Newsday on Twitter

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Top Jobs