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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Lawmakers are responding to our series of exclusive interviews this week with the man who was first on the scene the night of the Clay horrors.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Based on what he knows right now, Congressman Dan Maffei (D - Syracuse) says it appears someone or some people at the New York Northern Probation Office in Syracuse should be fired following the murder, rape and carjacking tragedy in Clay.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  In part three of Michael Benny’s exclusive interview with Bill Cregg, the man who was first on the scene of the Clay carjacking, rape, and murder says he is taking action.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  In part two of Michael Benny’s exclusive interview with Bill Cregg, the man who was first on the scene of the Clay carjacking, rape, and murder says the first responders are selfless heroes.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Bill Cregg, the man who was first on the scene of the Clay car jacking, rape, and murder is sharing his story for the first time. Cregg is set to be honored this week by Onondaga County District Attorney's office for his actions March 14.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Michael Benny's exclusive series of interviews start airing Monday at 5pm on CBS 5 and NBC 3.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  A lawyer from DeWitt, 52-year-old Ezequiel Neuman, was indicted in connection with a plot to interfere with a murder case that was scheduled to go to trial next week.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Utica Police have released new details on the death of motel owner Linda Turner.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Three Pennsylvania men have been sentenced in federal court in Syracuse for the fatal shooting of a Central New York police officer after a jewelry store robbery in 2006.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Jurors aren't talking. Prosecutors are stunned that they lost. Defense attorneys are lashing out at the media. And Casey Anthony could be free by the weekend.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Casey Anthony was found not guilty Tuesday of killing her 2-year-old daughter in a case that captivated the nation as it played out on national television from the moment the toddler was reported missing three years ago.

Friday, September 18, 2009  Police are considering whether a Yale University graduate student's killing may have stemmed from a dispute with an animal research technician described as an overbearing "control freak" who clashed with scientists and their proteges in the lab where they both worked.

Thursday, February 26, 2009  The defense attorney in the Erin Maxwell murder case said he will file a motion asking Judge Walter Hafner to remove himself from the case.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  The prosecution and defense were arguing motions related to the autopsy report, three search warrants and DNA testing.

Monday, January 19, 2009  Action News reporter Jim Kenyon and two newspaper reporters have been named in a motion to prevent Defense Attorney Sal Lanza from making public certain documents in the Erin Maxwell murder case.