Clerical mix-up puts Brancato trial on hold

Lillo Brancato Jr.'s former drug dealer was expected to testify against him Thursday in the former actor's murder trial, but a clerical mix-up put everything on hold. The prosecution says Joseph Borrelli,

News 12 Staff

Dec 4, 2008, 11:45 PM

Updated 5,614 days ago

Share:

Clerical mix-up puts Brancato trial on hold
Lillo Brancato Jr.'s former drug dealer was expected to testify against him Thursday in the former actor's murder trial, but a clerical mix-up put everything on hold.
The prosecution says Joseph Borrelli, their star witness, at one time sold drugs to Brancato. According to Borrelli's attorney, Jonathan Konovitch, his client is being held on federal drug-trafficking charges, but took a plea and promised to testify against Brancato in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Brancato faces a second-degree murder charge in the killing of NYPD Officer Daniel Enchautegui. Brancato's co-defendant, Steven Armento, was convicted of first-degree murder on Oct. 30 and later sentenced to life in prison without parole. Brancato's defense team is trying to argue that their client was not armed and was unaware Armento was carrying a weapon.
Because of the paperwork mix-up, the defense asked for an adjournment at the Bronx County Hall of Justice. The judge granted the request and said many documents still needed to be reviewed by the prosecution and defense teams before Borrelli can take the stand.
The trial is expected to resume Friday.
Doctor testifies in Lillo Brancato Jr. trial Victim's landlord testifies in Brancato murder trial Firstresponders testify in actor's murder trialLilloBrancato Jr. trial gets under way in the BronxJuryselection begins for Lillo Brancato Jr. murder trial"Sopranos"actor pleads not guilty in murder of NYPD officer in the Bronx


More from News 12
2:19
New retail theft prevention plan in state budget includes harsher charges, more patrols

New retail theft prevention plan in state budget includes harsher charges, more patrols

1:46
Mostly cloudy skies and cool conditions on Long Island

Mostly cloudy skies and cool conditions on Long Island

0:28
Muslim Student Association of Walt Whitman High School hosts Day of Unity conference

Muslim Student Association of Walt Whitman High School hosts Day of Unity conference

0:23
Suffolk County holds police promotion ceremony in Brentwood

Suffolk County holds police promotion ceremony in Brentwood

2:00
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s defense attorney demands information on other ‘top suspect’

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Is your mom awesome? Long Island tell us why your Mom Rocks!

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

Show off your team spirit! Share your photos with News 12

0:17
Police probe multivehicle crash on Southern State Parkway

Police probe multivehicle crash on Southern State Parkway

0:23
Police: 1 man faces charges for selling cannabis, illegal vape products at Huntington Station shop

Police: 1 man faces charges for selling cannabis, illegal vape products at Huntington Station shop

0:26
Police: Wyandanch man arrested for recklessly driving dirt bike

Police: Wyandanch man arrested for recklessly driving dirt bike

0:14
Police: Suspect wanted for stealing over $3,000 worth of sunglasses from Lake Grove store

Police: Suspect wanted for stealing over $3,000 worth of sunglasses from Lake Grove store

1:55
The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

The Real Deal: How tipping trends have changed in the tri-state area

1:30
Police: Car drives into Plainview dance studio; 3 suffer minor injuries

Police: Car drives into Plainview dance studio; 3 suffer minor injuries

1:50
Local leaders, residents express growing concern about homeless shelter near West Babylon day care

Local leaders, residents express growing concern about homeless shelter near West Babylon day care

2:00
John Theissen Children's Foundation opens Family Fun Center in Wantagh

John Theissen Children's Foundation opens Family Fun Center in Wantagh

0:54
Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

Guide: How to host Passover on a budget

0:13
Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

Officials: West Babylon home destroyed by fire

0:47
Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

Cafe 217 provides students with autism chance for work experience at East Rockaway HS

0:42
Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

Community raises $12,000 for workers of Merrick bar closed due to fire

0:23
Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road

Police: Hempstead man stole parking meters near Jericho Turnpike and Roslyn Road