Canada Introduces 'X' as a Third Sex Category for Passport Holders (Published 2017) The new designation, which begins Aug. 31, is a way to allow Canadians to identify by the gender of their . View the profiles of people named Colin Ferguson. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Ferguson was neatly dressed during the consultation, but he acted strangely and identified himself by a false name before providing his real name. "[3] Passengers Michael O'Connor, Kevin Blum, and Mark McEntee tackled him and pinned him to one of the train's seats. "He was zapped, just like that, right out of the twilight zone" and was "commanded to go up and down the aisle shooting people. 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Moore, a Brooklyn-based attorney with a reputation for pursuing allegations of racism in the criminal-justice system. [55], President Bill Clinton took notice of the LIRR shooting, calling it a "terrible human tragedy". Vincent was the owner of Eureka's local caf,Caf Diem, but don't let his day job fool you he was actually a gourmet chef with aPh.D in molecular gastronomy, and was forever trying to refine Jack Carter's palate (seriously, never ask Vincent for ketchup). Governor, the Attorney General, and the Manhattan law firm that Ferguson had previously threatened,[7] whom he referred to as "those corrupt 'black' attorneys who not only refuse to help me but tried to steal my car". Your IP: The setup saw U.S. Henry's engineering and mechanical genius were often crucial to figuring out how to stop whatever disaster was threatening the town, and, as the one conscientious objector to Global Dynamics' experiments, he often was the moral center of the show. The trial would still have been choreographed by a madman. Six officers took Ferguson from the Nassau County jail in a three-car caravan that pulled away at 6:30 a.m. Some riders have posted on social media that traveling in the ill-fated train car is "creepy.". ``He didnt say two words the entire trip, said Jerry Donahue, the deputy undersheriff in Nassau County who accompanied Ferguson. Now, if I remember correctly, there are some causes . Maybe his desire to be in all that snow is due to him having grown up in Montreal, Canada. She had been married only three months when her husband died of cancer while waiting for a liver transplant. The audience surrogate and heart of the show was Sheriff Jack Carter. Six of the victims were killed and nineteen others were wounded before Ferguson was tackled and held down by other passengers on the train. The sentencing hearing for Ferguson took three days because so many victims and family members wanted to speak. "Twenty years later, I know there is much more for our nation to accomplish.". Colin Ferguson was born on July 22, 1972 in Montreal, Canada. All rights reserved, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, 4 Ferraris Stolen on Long Island in Service Center Heist, Closing Arguments Begin in Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial: Key Takeaways From the Case. Clinton cited the Ferguson murders as a factor in his support of the program, which would include background checks, tests and required renewals every two years. [1], Police detectives later said it appeared Ferguson had been planning the shooting for more than a week. [7], In late 1990, Ferguson transferred to Adelphi University in Garden City, where he majored in business administration. [9], He starred in The Vampire Diaries and had a recurring role in TV series Haven in 2013 and 2014. He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on Syfy's Eureka, Lewis on Then Came You, and the role of the latest Maytag Repairman. He said the prison slaying of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was "set up as a prelude against me. Ferguson suffered a broken nose and a swollen left eye. He's shooting people! He is eligible for parole in 2309. [24] In April 1994, District Attorney Dillon sought a gag order for all lawyers involved in the case, arguing Kunstler and Kuby had made statements to the media that might be inadmissible during the trial and could influence potential jurors. "[22] Dillon also announced he would not agree to any plea bargain in the case. With Kellie Martin, Colin Ferguson, Ava Preston, Art Hindle. [7] He enrolled at Nassau Community College in East Garden City, where he made the dean's list three times. Performance & security by Cloudflare. [12] The day after the shootings, Nassau County Executive Thomas Gulotta called Ferguson "an animal." [40] According to Diaz, the Asian man told him to behold what he was about to do prior to pushing the button. While it wasn't initially a hit with critics, it gained enormous ratings for the network. [23][24] Kunstler, who said he would not collect a fee for the defense, said Ferguson had been made out to be a "pariah" by the media and public. Beverly is usually the driver of the story behind the story, selling Eureka's secrets to her employers, and she makes a great villain thanks to Debrah Farentino's ability to be warm and inviting on the surface and cold-blooded in reality. Case Again Raises Sanity Issue", "Suspect in L.I.R.R. "My mom always said we both survived because we were destined to do great things," she said. The train's cars were less than 10 years old when the shooting occurred. More recently, he's been seen playing President Hunter Franklin in The Oval,a fitting role for his distinguished looks. In fact, Matter beats out even Colin Ferguson's work in Christmas movies, having starred in a whopping seven Christmas rom-coms as well as a few other non-Christmas romance movies in the past decade. "He felt like, 'I'm such a great person. [51] The M3s were to be replaced with M9 railcars during the late 2010s. The couple moved to a house on Long Island where they often fought, sometimes to the point that police intervention was required. Ferguson defended himself in court, cross-examining the very people he terrorized. Since Eureka, Matter has been a busy actor with regular roles in TV shows like Primeval:New World, Arctic Air, Remedy, When Calls the Heart, and Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. The train's conductor was informed of the shooting, but he decided against opening the train doors right away because two of the cars were not yet at the platform. As a result, Judge Belfi agreed to hold a third hearing as to whether Ferguson was mentally competent to stand trial. "Organ donation gives you the opportunity to keep the memory alive.". Ferguson was using the phone and told Rifkin to be quiet. The suit sought $1 million for Dennis McCarthy's pain and suffering, $10 million for his death and for damages to survivors, and $25 million for injuries to Kevin McCarthy. Carolyn McCarthy filed a $36 million damage lawsuit against the two entities, claiming they failed to provide adequate protection for passengers and should have installed metal detectors and used undercover police officers. [7] The board placed him on a list of potentially dangerous people whom security guards were to watch for. Kuby continued, "Without a psychiatric defense, Ferguson has no defense. Kelly. "I was one of the very fortunate individuals, because after the shooting I really had something to focus on, and that was her.". He is currently incarcerated at Great Meadow Correctional Facility, with an earliest possible release date of August 6, 2309. Sure, most people know veteran actor Joe Morton from his role as doomed scientist Miles Dyson in Terminator 2:Judgment Day. A suburban New York judge who presided over the 1995 trial of the Long Island Rail Road massacre shooter, sentencing Colin Ferguson to 315 years in prison, has died. Ferguson spoke in a long and rambling manner, occasionally ignoring Belfi when the judge tried to interrupt him. She was bold, flawed, and fantastic, and Richardson-Whitfield carried those qualities into her projects after Eureka, appearing on shows like The Newsroom, Being Mary Jane, andNCIS as well as taking on the role of covert agent Maggie Baptiste in sci-fi crime drama Stitchers in 2015. (Mike Albans/AP). Mr. Ferguson, evidence to the contrary, believes he is not guilty and that someone else killed all those people aboard the train." Grayston may not be acting as much anymore, but he still keeps up a regular presence on social media, where he is completely and hilariously a full-blown "cat dad" like, seriously an amazing cat dad with his cat Purrcy appearing on Grayston's Twitter and Instagram posts even more than his incredible wife. Neil Grayston Douglas Fargo/S.A.R.A.H. [32] Donald E. Belfi, the Nassau County Judge assigned to the Ferguson case, criticized Kunstler for speaking to the media about the proposed defense before it had been examined by a mental health professional. [19] On January 5, 1994, a report by a court-appointed psychologist and psychiatrist concluded Ferguson was suffering from paranoid personality disorder but was competent to stand trial. [1][2], Ferguson was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and is a graduate of Appleby College and McGill University. Genre fans likely know her well:Cerra has had guest spots in shows like iZombie, Deadly Class, and as Trini's mom in the 2017 Power Rangers movie. Belfi said he based his decision in part on his conversations with Ferguson in the courtroom, including Ferguson's concern over Governor Pataki's promise to sign a death-penalty bill. [7] He graduated in the top third of his class. Upon hearing the sentence, a courtroom full of train survivors applauded. [14] Several Adelphi University students expressed concern that Ferguson may have been taking the train to the school with plans of shooting people out of revenge for his past experiences there, although the train Ferguson took was not the closest one to Adelphi. You've definitely seen her work without even realizing it. [57] During his monthly radio call-in show, Governor Mario Cuomo called the Ferguson shootings "a dramatic, spectacular slaughter",[5] and called for stronger gun control measures. : The Suspect; In Notes and Past of Accused, Portrait of Boiling Resentment", "Death on the L.I.R.R. Cerra is a self-described enormous fan of sci-fi and fantasy, appreciating the escapism they offer, and her busy career has been built almost exclusively in that realm. The shooting, which occured 20 years ago Saturday, was one of the worst mass killings of the time. Colin Ferguson (born July 22, 1972) is a Canadian actor, director and producer. self-described enormous fan of sci-fi and fantasy, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home. Clarence "Larry"Haberman was a smaller role onEureka,but a memorable one nonetheless. When a witness refused to answer the question to his satisfaction, he would often ask the judge to "admonish the witness to answer the question." Then 6-foot, 200-pounds, he charged . After their 27-year-old daughter, Amy Federici, was killed, Jack and Arlene Locicero initially joined victims advocating for stricter gun laws. Long Island Rail Road shooter Colin Ferguson, who killed six people and wounded 19 more on a train two decades ago, tried to incite a deadly prison riot in 2011, according to a court ruling. And here's a fun fact:Her first recurring TV role after Eureka was playing Laurel Burke in drama Rush, one of the only non-genre roles of her career, with Tom Ellis in the lead role. [33], On August 20, 1994, Ferguson appeared before Belfi and rejected his lawyer's efforts to have him declared mentally unfit to stand trial. (Bill Turnbull / New York Daily News) On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on a train car filled with commuters leaving New York. "[6] He sent letters to the New York City Police Commissioner and other officials complaining about his arrest, describing it as "viscous [sic] and racist,"[7] and claiming that he was brutalized by the officers who arrested him. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. "Any other time, I would not like something like that happening in my courtroom," Belfi said. [10], Von Herman was killed in a car crash in 1978 when Ferguson was aged 20, and his funeral was attended by government and military luminaries. Her success at passing gun control legislation has been spotty through nine terms in the House. It may surprise you to learn Ferguson is a Christmas movie veteran, too, having appeared in no less than four that's right, four romantic Christmas movies for Lifetime and Hallmark. Sci-fi science it was a whole complicated thing. [1] He is known for playing Sheriff Jack Carter on the Syfy series Eureka, the Maytag Man, and Lewis on Then Came You. However, even though she wasn't a genius with science, she was more than capable with firearms and weaponry thanks to her years as an elite U.S. Army Ranger. Join Facebook to connect with Colin Ferguson and others you may know. This was in large part thanks to the quirky cast of characters that populated the fictional titular town of Eureka, Oregon. Reichman said Ferguson's assertions were "vague and somewhat evasive," in contrast to the normally detailed and highly focused nature of systematized paranoid delusional thinking. Three years later, she guest-starred on the hit show, Lucifer in which her old co-star, Tom Ellis, just happened to play the title character. When I suffered and screamed I was told that it was a good sign by the prison guards because they were hoping for my swift departure from life. (Ed Bailey/AP). "I never thought there would be closure. Farentino hasn't actually done much acting since Eureka, only appearing in single episodes of Criminal Minds and Trouble Creek. [2] He was born in Canada and became a naturalized citizen of the United States. Retired Nassau County Judge Donald Belfi will always be remembered for his decision to allow Ferguson to represent himself in his murder trial. Canada joins Australia, Bangladesh, Germany, India, Malta, Nepal, New Zealand and Pakistan. She was played by the talented Tembi Locke, who has since gone on to appear in a number of TV series from NCIS and its spinoff NCIS:Los Angeles to The Magicians andNever Have I Ever and some fans might recognize her from her turn as Dr. Walcott in Dumb and Dumber To. "[27] Kuby called the attack racially motivated, and later alleged some jail officials and guards had advance knowledge of the impending assault. [5][14] He presented himself as a California resident by providing a driver's license that he received two months earlier, which had an address of the Long Beach motel where he stayed. He also told Judge Belfi of an alleged conspiracy by the Jewish Defense League to kill him in prison if he was convicted. On November 11, Ferguson agreed he would stop resisting efforts to meet with a court-appointed psychiatrist. The judge said, "Colin Ferguson will never return to society, and will spend the rest of his natural life in prison." Joyce Gorycki, whose husband, James, was killed, is now chairwoman of the Long Island chapter of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. Senator Al D'Amato said the Ferguson case demonstrated the need for capital punishment in New York State because "that is the only fitting punishment for this cold-blooded killer". McCarthy, whose story was chronicled in a made-for-TV movie produced by Barbra Streisand, remains a national spokeswoman on gun control issues and has frequently spoken out after shootings, including that of her colleague and friend, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, in 2011. [20][21], On January 19, 1994, after three days of evidence presentation, a grand jury handed up a 93-count indictment against Ferguson, which carried the possibility of up to 175 years in prison. [11] The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Commuter Railroad placed more officers on trains and increased the visibility of police in response to the shootings. . Each cell is 6 feet by 8 feet, painted creamy yellow, Flateau said. "[10] His landlord became increasingly concerned about Ferguson's obsession with racism and apparent growing mental instability, and asked him to move out by the end of the month. Morton keeps himself extremely busy as an actor on stage, TV and film, but also as a singer-songwriter in fact, you can hear some of his music in theEureka episode "Stoned." Kuby, who said he had been warned of the attack by another inmate, stated "the word was out. It injected more than a little humor into the show thanks to Chris Gauthier's timing. Morton's gravitas and screen presence have served him well since Eureka, as he's gone on to star in a number of shows such as Proof, Scandal (for which he won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series), and God Friended Me. "Then we have airports, then we have colleges, then we have the movie house, it just goes on and on. According to Colin Ferguson the Maytag Man, a Maytag delivery is not just a delivery, "it's a deployment of dependability." 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