Tyrese Haspil charged in murder of tech entrepreneur Fahim Saleh

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The New York Daily News reported that Haspil was trying to surprise Saleh by dressing in a black suit and tie, wearing gloves, and a full face ninja mask. CCTV from the elevator appears to show Saleh falling to the ground after leaving the elevator.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison confirmed that Haspil was charged with second-degree murder on Friday. And he will be held without bail for trial. 

Haspil is being represented by the Legal Aid Society. His attorneys are Sam Roberts and Neville Mitchell. They read a prepared statement saying their client has no criminal record. 

“We are in the very earliest stages of ferreting out the truth. The life of this case promises to be long and complex. As the attorneys for Mr. Haspil, we urge the public to keep an open mind,” said Haspil’s attorneys.  

Saleh believed technology could transform lives

Fahim Saleh was only 33 years old, but he had an impressive list of achievements. He was born in Saudia Arabia to Bangladeshi immigrants who immigrated to America, making their new lives in Hopewell Junction, New York.