RCDAO Releases Public Documents Related To Fatal Fire at the Evergreen Home for Adults
On June 20, 2023, Nathaniel Sommer and Aaron Sommer appeared before the Honorable Judge Kevin Russo at Rockland County Court in connection with the fatal fire at the Evergreen Home for Adults.
Nathaniel Sommer, 72, of Monsey entered a plea of guilty to one count of Manslaughter 2nd (NYS Penal Law 125.15 Class C Felony) for the death of Firefighter Jared Lloyd and one count of Manslaughter 2nd (NYS Penal Law 125.15 Class C Felony) for the death of Oliver Hueston. Manslaughter 2nd was the top count in the indictment.
Aaron Sommer, 29, of Monsey entered a guilty plea to Reckless Endangerment 2nd (NYS Penal Law 120.20 Class A Misdemeanor) for his actions leading to the fatal fire.
Judge Kevin Russo accepted the guilty plea of both defendants and stated that he intends to impose a sentence of 5 years probation for Nathaniel Sommer and 3 years probation for Aaron Sommer.
In the public’s interest and to provide as much information as possible, we are releasing the following documents:
NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control Investigation Report – https://drive.google.com/…/1XF8koMl1yT0An8xeUqcKMN…/view
Defendant’s Omnibus Motion w/ Exhibits – https://drive.google.com/…/1cDQqLFWC7AyZ…/view
People’s Affirmation in Opposition to Defendant’s Omnibus Motion – https://drive.google.com/…/1SN2…/view
New York State Department of Public Service Investigation Report – https://drive.google.com/…/12TR2DLqf…/view
Defense Expert Report of John J. Lentini – https://drive.google.com/…/1a2qbkIy…/view
Court Transcripts for June 20, 2023 (Peoples position can be located on the bottom of pg. 13 and top of pg. 14) – https://drive.google.com/…/15…/view
The matter is still pending and not fully disposed of until sentencing is complete. Therefore, any public comments outside of the record made in Court on that date is inappropriate. Sentencing was adjourned to September 20, 2023.
* You can view each document by clicking on the individual link above.
