Richard Joseph Daronco

Death by Force

Richard Joseph Daronco, a distinguished federal judge, was tragically assassinated on May 21, 1988, at the age of 56, in his home in Pelham, New York. Daronco's death was a result of gunshots fired by Charles Koster, a retired New York City police officer. Koster was the father of Carolee Koster, a plaintiff in a protracted sexual harassment lawsuit against her former employer, Chase Manhattan Bank. The case, which had been ongoing for several years, was dismissed by Judge Daronco just two days ...Read More

Crime History: Former NYPD officer kills judge over lawsuit - Washington Examiner

UPI: Daronco remembered as excellent judge - UPI Archives

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