Master rigger William Rapetti, who was acquitted of charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless endangerment after an East 51st Street tower crane collapse that killed seven, won't be getting his license back. A judge has denied his appeal on the grounds that Rapetti waited too long to file the appeal paperwork?the deadline was November, but he didn't file until January. Pro tip: don't do that. [NYDN; previously]
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