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Supporters rally behind man who killed intruder to protect wife

Some Bronx residents rallied behind a former livery driver who is facing criminal changes for killing a man who police say tried to rape the driver's wife. Community members, elected officials and

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Aug 20, 2016, 10:11 PM

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