Family of slain college student calls for federal probe

The parents of a college football player shot to death by police had a meeting yesterday with the district attorney coordinating the investigation but still want federal prosecutors to take over.

Danroy and Angella Henry, of Easton, Mass., visited the office of Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore after attending a hearing on their request to see some of the evidence investigators have gathered.

Danroy Henry carried a Bible into court. Angella Henry wore large buttons bearing photos of their son, Danroy Henry Jr., 20.

The Pace University student was killed in his car on Oct. 17 near the scene of a disturbance at a bar in Thornwood, N.Y., not far from the Pace campus. Police said he sped away and hit two officers when a third officer knocked on his car window. Some witnesses dispute that account, and police and prosecutors are investigating.

Family lawyer Michael Sussman has called for a federal investigation, alleging that the district attorney's office is "too cozy" with the police forces involved in the killing.

He said yesterday, after the meeting with the district attorney, that "The family and I continue to believe there needs to be a full investigation by federal authorities." The Henrys left without talking to reporters.

- AP