Deutsche Bank Fire

- The 41 story building had been dismantled to 26 stories and still standsNewsday: 4 charged with manslaughter in Deutsche Bank fire (December 22, 2008)
- The firefighters killed were Robert Beddia (53) and Joseph Graffagnino (33)CNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
- The August 18, 2007 fire consumed nine floorsCNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
- 105 other firefighters were injuredCNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
- The fire was caused by a discarded cigaretteCNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
- The firefighters were trapped in an improperly blocked off stairwellCNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
- Not charged in the incident were Bovis Lend Lease, who were responsible for safety and hired the contractorsNew York Daily News: Bronx contractor John Galt Corp. charged with manslaughter in Deutsche Bank blaze (December 22, 2008)
- Also not charged were any city officialsNew York Daily News: Bronx contractor John Galt Corp. charged with manslaughter in Deutsche Bank blaze (December 22, 2008)
- The Beddia family has agreed to accept a $5 million payment from BovisNew York Daily News: Bronx contractor John Galt Corp. charged with manslaughter in Deutsche Bank blaze (December 22, 2008)
- The Graffagnino family is furious that Bovis or the city weren't chargedNew York Daily News: Bronx contractor John Galt Corp. charged with manslaughter in Deutsche Bank blaze (December 22, 2008)

In 2007, a fire at the Deutsche Bank building in New York City killed two firefighters and injured 105 others. On December 22, 2008, the construction company and three supervisors were indicted on manslaughter and related charges.CNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
Deutsche Bank Fire
The Deutsche Bank was contaminated by debris, asbestos and other materials during the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center. It was scheduled for demolition when the fire was started by a discarded cigarette in August 2007.CNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
Charges against the John Galt Corporation, and supervisors Jeffrey Melofchik, Mitchel Alvo and Salvatore DePaola allege manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless endangerment.CNN: Indictments issued in fire deaths at NY Deutsche Bank building (December 22, 2008)
The charges result from a series of missteps and failures by New York City officials and New York state developers, as well as those of the contractors responsible for the demolition and asbestos abatement. The sprinkler system and a standpipe designed to carry water to the upper stories had been dismantled and non-fire-retardant plywood had been used in the deconstruction. The city admitted it hadn't inspected the building in over a year.New York Times: Charges Expected in Fire at Deutsche Bank Tower (December 22, 2008)
Although New York City was not charged in the incident, Mayor Bloomberg admitted its failures and set up a new division in the Fire Department to conduct inspections of high-rise buildings under construction or demolition.New York Times: Charges Expected in Fire at Deutsche Bank Tower (December 22, 2008)
Quotes
"The city seems to go after the little guys. They could have done this from the second day after the fire. Why wait [16] months just to go indict the John Galt company?"—Joseph Graffagnino Sr.Newsday: 4 charged with manslaughter in Deutsche Bank fire (December 22, 2008)