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The Raucci case
Images pertaining to the case of Steven Raucci of Niskayuna, the former Schenectady City School District facilities manager who faces 26 counts, including terrorism and arson, in an alleged quest for power within the district. Posted on March 1, 2010.
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Former Schenectady City School District facilities director Steven Raucci is shown in his office at Mont Pleasant Middle School in October 2005. To view a story summarizing the Raucci case, click HERE.
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Steven Raucci emerges from a Schenectady County Sheriff's Department van in front of Rotterdam Town Court on Feb. 23, 2009. To view a story summarizing the Raucci case, click HERE.
Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney speaks at a press conference at the Schenectady County Courthouse on May 6, 2009, about former city schools director of facilities Steven Raucci being indicted on 26 counts, including top-level terrorism and arson charges, dating back to 1993.
New York State Police Lt. John Durling of Special Investigations Unit is at right.
Raucci is walked into Schodack Town Court on Feb. 27, 2009 by officers from the Renssalaer County Sheriff's Office.
Raucci is shown appearing at Schodack Town Court on Feb. 27, 2009.
An undercover state police investigator followed Raucci to Sally’s Streetside Diner on Chrisler Avenue in Schenectady to obtain Raucci's DNA from a fork, which tests later showed matched DNA from a cigarette used in an attempt to light an explosive device, officials say.
Following a two-hour executive session on March 12, 2009, Jeff Janiszewski, then Schenectady school board president, reads a statement advising that the board plans to authorize an independent investigation of alleged workplace allegations concerning Steven Raucci. Next to him is Eric Ely, superintendent.
Steven Raucci is led from the courtroom after an appearance at Schenectady County Court on July 16, 2009.
Shown is a page from the heavily redacted internal school district report on Raucci's alleged workplace misconduct.
The Schenectady County District Attorney's office briefs the media at the Schenectady County Courthouse before jury screenings March 1, 2010 for the trial of Steven Raucci, right.
Steven Raucci is led back to the Schenectady County Jail on Wednesday following the recess of his arson and terrorism trial in Schenectady County Court.
Steven Raucci enters Schenectady County Court to begin trial at 8:45 a.m. this morning. The former Schenectady School District facilities supervisor and union boss is accused of using violence and intimidation to keep adversaries in line.
Steven Raucci enters Schenectady County Court on March 9, 2010.
Rotterdam Police Sgt. Robert Denny, the alleged target of the August 2001 bombing on Shardon Court in Rotterdam, leaves the Schenectady County Courthouse with an unidentified woman on March 11, 2010.
One of the central figures in the Steven Raucci arson and terrorism case is on the witness stand this morning at Raucci’s Schenectady County Court trial.Hal Gray, seen here in Schenectady County Court on March 15, 2010, was Raucci’s alleged target in a series of vandalism acts.Gray, along with his wife Deborah, were accused by Raucci of authoring an anonymous January 2005 letter to CSEA leadership trying to blow the whistle on Raucci’s alleged misdeeds.
Gary DiNola, retired athletic director at Schenectady High School, walks into Schenectady Couty Court with his wife, Sue, March 15, 2010 to take the stand in the Steven Raucci trial.
Steven Raucci enters Schenectady County Court from the Schenectady County jail for trial on March 16, 2010.
Ronald Kriss, the first man to publicly make allegations against Steven Raucci, has taken the stand this morning in Raucci’s arson and terrorism trial.Kriss was the custodial supervisor with the district. He has alleged sexual harassment and other abuse at the hands of Raucci. Kriss’ vehicles also sustained vandalism damage as he pressed his case through workers compensation and other avenues.
Deborah Gray and Ronald Kriss, both witnesses for the prosecution in the Steven Raucci trial, enter the courtroom to hear testimony from Laura Balogh this morning. Raucci, right, enters the courtroom this morning.
Witness Steven Boynton
Schodack Det. James Morgan, a witness for the prosecution, enters Schenectady County Court.
Witness Jaimie Balogh
Witness Laura Balogh
Joan Scotti, a witness for the prosecution in the Steven Raucci case, enters Schenectady County Court.
Witness Patrick Paratore is shown entering Schenectady County Court.
The word "cheater" is seen spray-painted on the garage of Laura Balogh of Schodack on Jan. 12, 2007.
Red paint is shown on the front door and siding of the home of Hal and Deborah Gray in Saratoga County on May 1, 2005.
The Grays' Saratoga County home is shown with spray paint on the siding in this photo from May 1, 2005.
Paint gouging is seen on the exterior of Ron Kriss' truck in this photo taken in July 2005 in the parking lot of the Home Depot store in Schenectady.
Red spray paint can be seen on the tailgate and license plate of Hal Gray's truck in Saratoga County on May 1, 2005.
The car of Deborah Gray is seen with red spray paint on May 1, 2005.
An explosive device found on the windshield of Gary DiNola's vehicle in Clifton Park on Nov. 30, 2006. Note the cigarette on the fuse. The cigarette was destroyed before it could be analyzed.
The word "cheater" is seen spray-painted on the garage of Laura Balogh of Schodack on Jan. 12, 2007.
The word "cheaters" and other graffiti is shown spray-painted on the home of Laura Balogh of Schodack on Jan. 12, 2007.
A letter sent by Fred Apfel to the Glenville chief of police requesting an apology from Keith McKenna.
The response from Jack Purdy of the Glenville police following receipt of Fred Apfel's letter requesting an apology from Keith McKenna.
Photo shows damage to Fred Apfel's minivan by an explosive device on April 10, 1993.
An explosive device caused this damage to the Apfels' Glenville home on April 10, 1993.
Shown is the police report following the damage to the Apfels' home and vehicle on April 10, 1993.
An explosive device caused this damage to Fred Apfel's truck on June 5, 1993.
Shown is the police report following the damage to Fred Apfel's truck on June 5, 1993.
The vandalized home of Hal and Deborah Gray is shown in a photo from Feb. 16, 2009.
Hal Gray's truck is shown after it was covered with red paint in a photo from June 2008.
This pair of night vision goggles was found at the Niskayuna home of Steven Raucci.
This photo shows an explosive device partially hidden in a plant in Steven Raucci's office at Mont Pleasant Middle School. Next to the plant is a screwdriver with a sharpened point.
These photographs showing vandalism at the home of Hal and Deborah Gray were found in a bag in Steven Raucci's office.
A copy of a news article from The Daily Gazette in 2001 about vandalism at the Grays' home was found in a bag in Steven Raucci's office.
Regional CSEA president Kathy Garrison walks with Steven Raucci defense attorney Ron DeAngelus into Schenectady County Court on Friday.
Supervising Special Agent Thomas J. Mohnal of the FBI Explosive Unit enters the court to testify in the Steven Raucci trial at Schenectady County Court House on Friday.
As Steven Raucci listens to the jury foreman respond to the charges, his lawyer, Ronald DeAngelus, writes down "guilty" or "not guilty." Raucci was found guilty on 18 of 22 charges.
Steven Raucci, right, listens to the verdict with his lawyer, Ronald De Angelus.
Steven Raucci listens to the jury foreman respond to the charges. Raucci was found guilty on 18 of 22 charges.
Steven Raucci listens to his lawyer, Ronald DeAngelus, just after the verdicts were read.
From left, Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney and Assistant District Attorney Peter Willis listen as the verdict is read.
Acting Schenectady County Court Judge Polly Hoye directs the jury during the verdict in the Steven Raucci trial.
Raucci lawyer Ronald DeAngelus talks to the defendant's wife, Shelly Raucci, and a family member after the verdict.
Shelly Raucci and a family member embrace while waiting for the elevator in the Schenectady County Courthouse after the verdict.
Steven Raucci's lawyer, Ronald DeAngelus, talks to Shelly Raucci and a family member after the verdict.
Acting Schenectady County Court Judge Polly Hoye speaks today during the Steven Raucci trial.
Shown is an overall view of the courtroom before the jury returned with the verdict.
Steven Raucci lawyer Ronald DeAngelus, foreground left, exits the courtroom right after the verdict was read today. District Attorney Robert Carney makes a call in background.
Steven Raucci is returned to jail after he was found guilty on 18 of 22 charges today.
Steven Raucci is led by corrections officers out of Schenctady County Courtroom 4, after being found guilty on 18 of 22 counts.against him.
Steven Raucci's lawyer, Ronald DeAngelus, talks to the media outside the courthouse this morning.
Jury foreman Joseph Mitchell talks to the press about the case after the verdict on Thursday morning.l
Steven Raucci's lawyer, Ronald DeAngelus, talks to Shelley Raucci as he enters the courtroom for the verdict this morning.
