Ronald Lanier of Mineola (left), a retired Nassau County corrections officer, bows his head during an emotional news conference at the Hempstead office of his attorney, Frederick Brewington (right, speaking).
Photo by Noah Manskar

Ronald Lanier of Mineola (left), a retired Nassau County corrections officer, bows his head during an emotional news conference at the Hempstead office of his attorney, Frederick Brewington (right, speaking).