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Yesterday at 7:58 AM  Federal authorities have fired and demoted U.S. probation officers in the monitoring of a man charged with killing Liverpool librarian Lori Bresnahan raping a 10-year-old girl during a carjacking at Great Northern Mall in Clay.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Federal prosecutors don't oppose adding a death penalty expert to the defense team for a man charged with raping a 10-year-old girl and killing Lori Bresnahan in Clay but say it may be premature.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  59-4 vote would allow prosecutors quicker access to sealed juvenile court records in sex crime cases.

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.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Michael Benny's exclusive series of interviews with Bill Cregg begin airing Monday at 5pm on CBS 5 and NBC 3.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Federal prosecutors may seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing a Liverpool school librarian and raping a 10-year-old girl.

Monday, April 29, 2013  State Senator John DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse, has proposed legislation that would allow for Family Court Clerks to provide juvenile records to prosecutors when a defendant is charged with a sex offense. Currently, those records are automatically sealed.

Friday, April 12, 2013  David Renz, 29, was arraigned in Onondaga County Court Friday morning and pleaded not guilty. Renz appeared in court shackled at the waist and wrists and stood quietly as his attorney entered the not guilty plea.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The case of accused murderer and child rapist David Renz may result in a significant change in the way sealed juvenile records of sex offenses are handled.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The man accused of murdering a Liverpool school librarian and raping a 10-year-old girl last month has been indicted by a grand jury.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  A federal trial date is set for the child pornography charges against the man accused of killing a Liverpool school librarian.