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Ex-'Sopranos' Star Not Guilty In Officer's Slaying
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Published: December 22, 2008
NEW YORK - A former "Sopranos" actor has been acquitted of a second-degree murder charge in the 2005 shooting death of an off-duty policeman.
Lillo Brancato was convicted of a lesser charge of attempted burglary. He faces a minimum of three years in prison on that count, but the former actor could get credit for time served because he has been behind bars about that long.
Prosecutors say Brancato and Steven Armento broke into a basement apartment to steal prescription drugs after a night of drinking at a strip club. Officer Daniel Enchautegui (En-chow-TAY'-gee), who lived next door, came out to investigate.
Armento blasted the 28-year-old officer with a .357 Magnum, hitting him in the chest. The dying officer fired back, wounding both men. Armento was convicted this year of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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