After the remains found in Queens were confirmed to be that of Avonte, the lawyer representing the family said that he will file a lawsuit against the city of New York on the family’s behalf. Attorney David Perecman said he will file the legal claim on behalf of the family. He said Avonte’s mother, Vanessa Fontaine,… Continue reading Avonte’s Family Plans Lawsuit against New York City
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New York’s Police Commissioner Apologizes to Avonte’s Dad
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly paid a visit Saturday to the father of Avonte Oquendo and expressed regret for saying he feared the missing 14-year-old autistic boy was dead. “He was very nice to me,’’ Daniel Oquendo told The Post. “He apologized.’’ Kelly assured the family the search would continue for Avonte, who walked out of… Continue reading New York’s Police Commissioner Apologizes to Avonte’s Dad