. Killings Ruled Competent for Trial", "Jury Finds Ferguson Guilty Of Slayings on the L.I.R.R. "[7] They also included the names and telephone numbers of the Lt. Colin Ferguson Death Fact Check Colin is alive and kicking and is currently 65 years old. [12] The day after the shootings, Nassau County Executive Thomas Gulotta called Ferguson "an animal." [55], President Bill Clinton took notice of the LIRR shooting, calling it a "terrible human tragedy". During the next three minutes, he killed six people and injured another nineteen. Ferguson, who boarded the train in Queens, claimed that he waited to open fire until the train crossed over the New York City border out of respect for David Dinkins, the mayor at the time. He fired methodically over several minutes, reloading at least once, before the train arrived at the next station, where terrified survivors ran screaming from the exits. [3][4], Ferguson was a member of the Montreal improv group On the Spot. [29], Kunstler and Kuby proposed an innovative defense: Ferguson had been driven to temporary insanity by a psychiatric condition they termed "black rage. Instead, she's stepped behind the camera, cutting her teeth as producer on her first few projects in 2018. [48], McCarthy also sued Olin Corporation, the parent of Winchester Ammunition, under products liability and negligence theories for their manufacture of the Black Talon bullets used by Ferguson. [11] Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson delivered a sermon at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, during a service attended by the victims' grieving families. Upon hearing the sentence, a courtroom full of train survivors applauded. More recently, he's been seen playing President Hunter Franklin in The Oval,a fitting role for his distinguished looks. The train's cars were less than 10 years old when the shooting occurred. Newsday reports that the Long Island Rail Road . When a witness refused to answer the question to his satisfaction, he would often ask the judge to "admonish the witness to answer the question." Dr. Grace Monroe was the compassionate yet fiery neuroscientist and wife of Henry Deacon, both his intellectual equal and his partner in running their mechanic shop. After breaking out in Eureka as Zoe, Hinson's biggest role was as Roxie in TV series Kevin from Work, as well as a few movies. [4], Ferguson married Audrey Warren on May 13, 1986, a native of Southampton County, Virginia,[11] which qualified him for permanent U.S. residence. "These people had nowhere to go.". Ferguson was not reassured until after a judge told him the same thing, at the request of Kunstler. [5][14] He presented himself as a California resident by providing a driver's license that he received two months earlier, which had an address of the Long Beach motel where he stayed. "He knew basically what he did and could understand right from wrong," recalled the now 77-year-old Belfi, who said 30 or 40 judges around the country wrote to him, questioning his decision. [3][2] He has been cast in many television series, television films, and films. [13] Most of the regular commuters who used the 5:33 Hicksville local returned to the train the day after the shootings. And, no, your eyes don't deceive you Ferguson is the guy you see in Maytag ads, having taken over the role of the classic Maytag Man in 2014. Well, it turns out that Colin Ferguson is still in prison. Ferguson showed no emotion as he sat in the back of a police car, which some passengers said was as shocking and disturbing as the violence of the shooting itself. And here's a fun fact:Her first recurring TV role after Eureka was playing Laurel Burke in drama Rush, one of the only non-genre roles of her career, with Tom Ellis in the lead role. Joyce Gorycki, whose husband, James, was killed, is now chairwoman of the Long Island chapter of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. [5], In September 1992, Ferguson was awarded $26,250 for his workers' compensation claim against Ademco Security Group. The notice only preserves Fergusons right to appeal, Lemke said. Maybe his desire to be in all that snow is due to him having grown up in Montreal, Canada. Beverly is usually the driver of the story behind the story, selling Eureka's secrets to her employers, and she makes a great villain thanks to Debrah Farentino's ability to be warm and inviting on the surface and cold-blooded in reality. The woman tried to sit in a vacant seat alongside Ferguson and asked him to move over, prompting him to scream at her and press his leg and elbow against her until police officers pinned him to the ground. Played by Niall Matter, snarky and sarcastic "bad boy"of Eureka Zane Donovan was the town's troublemaker, a wayward genius criminal roped into working for Global Dynamics or facing serious jail time after crashing the New York Stock Exchange for fun. Genre fans likely know her well:Cerra has had guest spots in shows like iZombie, Deadly Class, and as Trini's mom in the 2017 Power Rangers movie. "He was lasered out by a remote-control device," Diaz told reporters outside the courtroom. ; Lawyer Seeks Sanity Inquiry In L.I. A hearing will be held within 14 days to determine whether such placement is appropriate, Flateau said. He knew it was the last time he was going to see the light of day, he said. Moore offered to represent Ferguson pro bono. He is eligible for parole in 2309. Suspect Says All the Signs Were There", "Death on the L.I.R.R. On December 7, 1993, a mass shooting occurred aboard a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train in Garden City Park, New York. Colin Ferguson (via Twitter ). ``I have a lighter heart today, knowing that Ferguson is no longer around, said Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband, Dennis, 52, was killed and son, Kevin, 27, was partially paralyzed by the gunman. [10], Anthony J. Falanga was appointed Ferguson's attorney on December 11, 1993. A third pretended he had a gun and made a shooting motion with his fingers. These days, fans likely best know him for playing Silas Stone, father of Cyborg, in Justice League. You've likely watched episodes of TV Richardson-Whitfield has directed as she's done everything from dark fantasy with The Magicians, American Gods, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrinato sci-fi like Stitchers and Altered Carbon, acclaimed dramas like Queen Sugar and The Chi, and the comedy of Black-ish. 176.9.64.114 Six officers took Ferguson from the Nassau County jail in a three-car caravan that pulled away at 6:30 a.m. Morton's gravitas and screen presence have served him well since Eureka, as he's gone on to star in a number of shows such as Proof, Scandal (for which he won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series), and God Friended Me. During the course of his cross-examinations, Ferguson would refer to himself in the third person, particularly asking the victims of the shooting, "did you see Colin Ferguson" to which the witness would reply, "I saw you shoot me." [11] In July 2015, Ferguson began playing a recurring role in season three of the Hallmark Channel series Cedar Cove, as the new district attorney and a rival to Jack. Basically, he's done it all. View the profiles of people named Colin Ferguson. [46][bettersourceneeded], Carolyn McCarthy whose husband Dennis McCarthy was killed by Ferguson, and whose son Kevin McCarthy was severely injured was subsequently elected to the United States Congress[47] on a platform of gun control. Fans embraced Jack for being the one "normal"guy in over his head in a town full of eccentric super-geniuses. In fact, Fishkill was only the first stop for Ferguson. The defendant, a former stock clerk who had a long history of disputes with the state workers' compensation board, university officials and others, saying at one point that he would rather be convicted than judged insane. [49][non-primary source needed], At least a half-dozen lawsuits related to the shootings were filed against the Long Island Rail Road and its parent company, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. [14][15], Ferguson has one son, born in 2013, whom he raises with partner Lindsay Thompson. [9] Also that year, he was forced to leave a class after a disciplinary hearing board found that he had acted overly aggressively towards the teacher. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian actor, director and producer. In addition to six consecutive terms of 25 years to life, he received the maximum of 50 years for 19 counts of attempted murder, two weapons charges and one of reckless endangerment. He is eligible for parole in 2309. Aug 26, 2017. An article in The New York Times called Ferguson's actions "as methodical as if he were taking tickets. Her success at passing gun control legislation has been spotty through nine terms in the House. Canadian actor who is best known as Jack Carter on the long running TV series Eureka. He's referring to white people when he said devils even tho one asian was one of his victims in the 1993 Long Island train shooting, but . [4] McCarthy's suit failed, partly because New York State law placed no responsibility on manufacturers for the criminal misuse of their products. ; Adelphi Recalls a Student Driven by Rage and Suspended for Making Threats", "Sadness and Hope for Family of Victims of Train Shooting", "Man Accused in L.I.R.R. He told the judge and media that he intended to call a number of witnesses who would prove his innocence, including a ballistic expert, a handwriting expert and two regular eyewitnesses, but they were afraid to come forward and take the stand. She was a true feminist icon, as both the high-powered liaison between the Department of Defense and the law enforcement agencies regarding Eureka and Global Dynamics and as the mother of an autistic son. SyFy/Neil Grayston. "He felt like, 'I'm such a great person. Ferguson, who was declared sane, represented himself in a bizarre murder trial and was convicted of six counts of murder and sentenced to 315 years in jail. Belfi strongly advised Ferguson against defending himself, but Ferguson said he intended to do so anyway. [32] George Peck, the prosecutor in Ferguson's trial, insisted Ferguson's apparent lack of cooperation with his lawyers was a defense tactic to avoid a trial. Sure, most people know veteran actor Joe Morton from his role as doomed scientist Miles Dyson in Terminator 2:Judgment Day. But it's funny how this time around, talking to other people and seeing where we are today, I'm beginning to think that maybe there is some now.". Kuby said of the decision, "What we will have now is a complete circus. People v. Ferguson (1998) 248 App.Div.2d 725, 670 N.Y.S.2d 327. Eventually, he settled into life in the town and matured, even starting a relationship with Jo Lupo, who was a big part in helping reform him. [7] The board placed him on a list of potentially dangerous people whom security guards were to watch for. The British actor has been living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for a few decades, and as such, he's been spotted all over a number of TV shows shot in the Pacific Northwest, including iZombie, Once Upon a Time, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow. [1][2], Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. Ferguson represented himself in trial, prompting bizarre and dramatic proceedings. "[3] Passengers Michael O'Connor, Kevin Blum, and Mark McEntee tackled him and pinned him to one of the train's seats. Farentino hasn't actually done much acting since Eureka, only appearing in single episodes of Criminal Minds and Trouble Creek. Canada joins Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. "[3] Ferguson said, "I'm going to get you," over and over as he walked down the aisle. "[22] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the case. In TV voice acting, you can hear him as the voice of Johnny Storm, a.k.a. Ferguson was neatly dressed during the consultation, but he acted strangely and identified himself by a false name before providing his real name. Officials there said, "He was lucid and clear and aware of what was going on. And who can blame him? This was in large part thanks to the quirky cast of characters that populated the fictional titular town of Eureka, Oregon. [16][17], He is a Montreal Canadiens fan, and he contributes to NHL.com as a celebrity blogger. He moved to the United States in 1982 on a visitor's visa. [1] [2] Early life [ edit] Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. : Commuters; The Ride, a Day Later: The 5:33 Will Never Seem the Same Again", "Death on the L.I.R.R. [14] He had been robbed by two men, so he started carrying the gun with him in a paper bag. She shook her head at her kitchen table as she recounted subsequent shootings. [25] Nassau County Judge Donald E. Belfi rejected the gag order on April 23, claiming the impact of inflammatory statements already made by lawyers, politicians and police would fade in the months before the trial began. [5] The notes indicated Ferguson planned to wait to start the killings until he was beyond the New York City limit out of respect for outgoing Mayor David Dinkins and Police Commissioner Raymond W. He was also a guest presenter for sci-fi news show HypaSpace.[3]. [7] "He had delusions of grandeur," his landlord Patrick Denis recounted. ; Police Look for the Spark That Led to the Shootings", "Mineola Woman Is 6th to Die in Rail Shootings", "Death on the L.I.R.R. She's a vegetarian and an experienced urban homesteader, taking vacant lots in her current home of Los Angeles and transforming them into co-op produce gardens. Senator Al D'Amato said the Ferguson case demonstrated the need for capital punishment in New York State because "that is the only fitting punishment for this cold-blooded killer". [7] As Ferguson was escorted from the courthouse, a reporter asked him if he hated whites, to which Ferguson replied, "It's a lie". Ferguson claimed in the letters that he was not insane, and rejected Kunstler's and Kuby's "black rage" defense. "[5] Ferguson was arraigned on December 8, 1993. Though he keeps busy with all his guest roles, he's just as content to be a doting dad to his two kids and keeping active on social media. Fans of Eureka will also be happy to learn Matter is still friends with his old costars Neil Grayston and Ferguson though, as an Edmonton Oilers fan, he and Ferguson are rivals once hockey season starts. [9], In April 1993,[10] Ferguson moved to California in search of new career opportunities. [9], In February 1992, Ferguson was arrested and charged with harassing a woman on a subway. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. In the end, he left six people dead and 19. They argue that this damage causes black people to act abnormally in certain situations. "[19] Kunstler and Kuby argued Ferguson's behavior was indicative of his mental imbalance, but Belfi refused the lawyers' request to reconsider his competence, citing the original psychiatric report that concluded Ferguson was able to understand the charges against him and was "malingering in an attempt to create an impression" that he was mentally imbalanced and unable to cooperate with his attorney. But Eureka was never as concerned with its critics as with its fans, and fans embraced it in return. Before a ruling was even made on the request, Moore held a press conference announcing he would seek a change of venue to Brooklyn, claiming it was impossible for Ferguson to receive a fair trial in a Nassau court due to a "severe underrepresentation of African-Americans on the Nassau County jury panel. The Lociceros started Transplant Speakers, a group that advocates for organ donations. It should:Nathan Stark has a lot in common with Marvel's Tony Stark when it comes to looks, background, and personality, and Ed Quinn nails every facet of the complicated character. [45], In 1994, Ferguson was apparently involved in a fistfight with fellow inmate Joel Rifkin. Ferguson tried to escape the police and shouted, "Brothers, come help me! [13] Since 2017, he has starred as Mackintyre Sullivan in the Fixer Upper Mysteries alongside Jewel Kilcher. [8] On September 5, 2011, he appeared on the podcast Disasterpiece Theatre to discuss what Eureka might have looked like if it had been directed by Michael Bay. The couple, from Hawthorne, N.J., decided to shift their focus, drawing on their daughter's own tragic past. [1][2] Since he was born and raised around Montreal, which predominantly speaks French, he is bilingual speaking both French and English. [7] In 2010, Ferguson starred as Nathan Bickerman in the syfy original film Lake Placid 3 co-starring Kirsty Mitchell. He's still kept his leading man looks, might as well use them! Although George Peck argued the letters proved Ferguson was able to understand the charges against him and was actively participating in his defense, Kuby argued the letters only further demonstrated Ferguson's confused state of mind. [33], On August 20, 1994, Ferguson appeared before Belfi and rejected his lawyer's efforts to have him declared mentally unfit to stand trial. He said that while he slept on the LIRR commuter train, a white man stole his gun and committed the crimes. A train car that became a massacre scene when a gunman killed six people and wounded 19 more is still in service 25 years after the deadly rampage. However, media outlets and legal experts at the time speculated a defense could argue Ferguson suffered from paranoia, particularly based on Ferguson's history of irrational racism allegations and claims that whites were discriminating against him. Credit: L.I. But Thursday, Ferguson had little to say during his 92-mile journey to Fishkill, in Dutchess County. Colin Ferguson questions a witness at his trial in Mineola L.I. The sentencing hearing for Ferguson took three days because so many victims and family members wanted to speak. The setup saw U.S. [37] He admitted bringing the gun onto the train, but claimed he fell asleep and another man grabbed his gun and began firing. [12], In 2016, he starred as Jack Brewster in the Hallmark original film Every Christmas Has a Story alongside Lori Loughlin. Your IP: Adding to Jack Carter's exasperation is his rebellious teenage daughter, Zoe, played by Jordan Hinson, thanks to the fact that Zoe was a genius herself but also possessed her dad's street smarts, making her a disciplined single parent's worst nightmare. Dave confronts Croatoan in his mind. [23][24] Kunstler, who said he would not collect a fee for the defense, said Ferguson had been made out to be a "pariah" by the media and public. [10] Ferguson moved back to New York in May 1993 because, as he told a friend, he did not like competing with immigrants and Hispanics for jobs. The officer spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. But behind the camera is really where Richardson-Whitfield's passion lies, and it shows. Some of Ferguson's other victims and their family members have also become involved in gun control efforts. Six passengers were killed and 19 others were hurt. The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." Director: Sudz Sutherland | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour, Colin Ferguson. The new Man, played by Colin Ferguson, is slimmer, with a darker blue and more tailored uniform. When he imposed six consecutive life sentences, the courtroom erupted in applause. Legal experts pointed out that Ferguson's questions were pointless and were not geared towards rebutting testimony. While browsing the appliance section of a store, a woman spots actor Colin Ferguson posing as a Maytag washer and dryer set. At the time, lawyers and mental health experts said such a defense would be difficult because Ferguson appeared to have carefully planned the attacks, and because he said, "oh God, what did I do" after he was stopped. Months later, he made threatening calls to members of the firm, claiming that they were discriminating against him. "But a trial of this magnitude and emotion, I thought it was almost appropriate.". [57] During his monthly radio call-in show, Governor Mario Cuomo called the Ferguson shootings "a dramatic, spectacular slaughter",[5] and called for stronger gun control measures. [5] A New York Times editorial called for stronger gun control laws in response to the murders, specifically citing the ease with which Ferguson obtained a handgun in California, which had one of the country's stricter gun laws. The couple moved to a house on Long Island where they often fought, sometimes to the point that police intervention was required. Birthday: January 14, 1958 How Old - Age: 65 Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. Ferguson started to claim he was not involved in the Long Island Rail Road shootings at all, and repeatedly refused to meet with a psychiatrist chosen by Kunstler and Kuby. And then there was the trial. Christmas in Montana: Directed by T.W. Kelly. The now 60-year-old Ferguson is incarcerated at Upstate Correctional Facility near the Canadian border. Prison officials had been notified by Kuby that an assault was imminent, and were in the process of following up on the warning when Ferguson was attacked. "[30] Kunstler and Kuby argued Ferguson had been driven insane by racial prejudice and could not be held criminally liable for his actions, even though he had committed the killings. As per our current Database, Colin Ferguson is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). Case Again Raises Sanity Issue", "Suspect in L.I.R.R. [7] He was unemployed[9] and lived around many other West Indian immigrants. "In those three days, I don't think I was ever so moved in 30 years of being a judge," Belfi said. "I never thought there would be closure. Salli Richardson-Whitfield's brilliant scientist Dr. Allison Blake kept fans enthralled as Jack Carter's on-again, off-again, will-they, won't-they love interest. Donald Belfi, a retired. (AP). Nathan is still stuck in the void with William, Audrey and Duke must convince Haley to open the thinny before its too late for Nathan. [15], On December 18, 1993 Ferguson asked a judge to let him replace Falanga with Colin A. Moore, a Brooklyn-based attorney with a reputation for pursuing allegations of racism in the criminal-justice system. Vincent was the owner of Eureka's local caf,Caf Diem, but don't let his day job fool you he was actually a gourmet chef with aPh.D in molecular gastronomy, and was forever trying to refine Jack Carter's palate (seriously, never ask Vincent for ketchup). Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon said of the sentence maximum; "it's not quite infinity, but it will do. "[35], Ferguson's trial proved to be bizarre, as he cross-examined the police officers that arrested him and victims he shot. Though it has to be said Fargo didn't exactly help himself since he was often the cause of the town's latest calamity, usually due to his curiosity and lack of common sense finding him meddling with strange objects and equipment he shouldn't. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. Kevin Blum, 62, who tackled the Ferguson during the LIRR Massacre twenty years ago and was hailed a hero, on December 5, 2013. It's crazy.". ``For the rest of your natural life, Ferguson, the officer said he told him sarcastically. Her son Kevin, who doctors initially feared might not survive, has largely recovered. "[19] When asked if Ferguson understood the role of the prosecuting attorney, Ferguson replied; "to perpetrate injustices against me. [5] In 2003, he starred in the short-lived TV show Coupling. Ferguson was sentenced Wednesday to a minimum of 200 years for killing six people and wounding 19 others in the Dec. 7, 1993, Long Island Rail Road shooting spree. Police officers remove a body from a Long Island Railroad car at the Merillon Ave. station in Garden City, N.Y. Shootings Requests a Different Lawyer", "Ferguson Collapses in Court After Scorning Insanity Plea", "Judge Delays Ruling in L.I.R.R. The TV side of things has seen Jacot appear with recurring roles in shows like Rogue, Saving Hope, and Slasher. The New York City Transit Authority investigated and dismissed the claims. Grier and Cobbs argue that black people living in a racist, white supremacist society are psychologically damaged by the effects of racist oppression. Massacre", "L.I.R.R. Both units continued to operate in regular service with these new numbers. Carolyn McCarthy filed a $36 million damage lawsuit against the two entities, claiming they failed to provide adequate protection for passengers and should have installed metal detectors and used undercover police officers. Some passengers mistook the gunshots for caps or fireworks until a woman shouted, "He's got a gun! The series followed him as he navigated the ins and outs of protecting a town just as likely to be dealing with the accidental creation of a wormhole or gravity being temporarily inverted as it was break-ins or property disputes. She had been married only three months when her husband died of cancer while waiting for a liver transplant. It may surprise you to learn Ferguson is a Christmas movie veteran, too, having appeared in no less than four that's right, four romantic Christmas movies for Lifetime and Hallmark. Kuby continued, "Without a psychiatric defense, Ferguson has no defense. It also included 19 counts of attempted murder, 34 counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, intent to use the weapon, violation of civil rights of each of the 25 victims and "intent to harass, annoy, threaten and alarm" the victims "because of their race, color or national origin. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. She's a writer, director and producer, playing the role of all three on her short filmMarmalade. He sat on the southwestern end of the car,[3] carrying a Ruger P89 semi-automatic pistol and a canvas bag filled with 160 rounds of ammunition. [34] In the following months, Ferguson sent Judge Belfi several letters regarding disputes between Ferguson, Kunstler and Kuby. A man from Brooklyn named Colin Ferguson opened fire inside the commuter train to Hicksville on December 7, 1993. Colin Ferguson, shackled and surrounded by six guards, was transferred this morning from the Nassau County jail, where he spent the last 15 months, to the state prison system, where he will. But it's hard to ignore the similarities. No, Eureka's real secret villain as Dr. Beverly Barlowe, the town's therapist and secret agent of the shadowy organization known as the Consortium. Joel Rifkin "Joel the Ripper" - ALIVE - Convicted of murdering 9 prostitutes between 1989-93 in New York City & Long Island, Rifkin was arrested on 28th June 1993 following a high-speed pursuit when officers spotted him driving without licence plates. Marshal and blue-collar everyman Jack Carter, who, though a twist of fate, ends up becoming sheriff of the town. [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian-American actor, director and producer. Ferguson, now 55, is serving his sentence at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone, N.Y., not far from the Canadian border. [2], On December 7, 1993, Colin Ferguson purchased a ticket for the 5:33p.m. eastbound train at the Flatbush Avenue station in Brooklyn, New York, which stopped at the Jamaica station in Queens. So many ads out there are confusing, and you watch all the way to the end, and you still don't know what they're about! Clarence "Larry"Haberman was a smaller role onEureka,but a memorable one nonetheless. There was no doubt that he was there, that he fired the weapon, that he would have fired it more had he not been wrestled to the ground. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. . Before Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora and Newtown, there was the Long Island Rail Road. Thanks so much for the kind words everyone", "Colin Ferguson on solving "Fixer Upper Mysteries" with co-star Jewel", "Celeb Blogger Profile: Colin Ferguson -NHL.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colin_Ferguson&oldid=1141559290, Episodes: "Your Face or Mine? While Carter doesn't possess a genius-level IQ, he's often called upon to clean up the messes caused by these creations. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. He was also convicted of attempted murder for wounding nineteen passengers. She examines the Maytag Man who's kneeling on display, tugging at his ear and playing with his jacket zipper as he informs us that the washer is more than eye candy and can handle . I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Sure, Nathan Stark may have been a grade-A a-hole at times, but give him credit at least he was always honest about who he was. The main protagonist of the show was U.S. He played the role of Burke Andrew in the 1993 TV mini series More Tales of the City, based on Armistead Maupins series of novels. [52], Many African-Americans expressed concern that the LIRR shooting would lead to a backlash of violence and racial animosities against the black community. As a result, Judge Belfi agreed to hold a third hearing as to whether Ferguson was mentally competent to stand trial. Ultimately, he did not call any of the witnesses. Belfi said he based his decision in part on his conversations with Ferguson in the courtroom, including Ferguson's concern over Governor Pataki's promise to sign a death-penalty bill. On Dec. 7, 1993, when Lisa was seven-and-one-half-months pregnant with Kimberly, Ferguson shot Lisa in the hip, but she went on to deliver Kimberly normally on Feb. 3, 1994. 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