Indian Citizen Extradited to U.S. for Fatal 2005 Long Island Crash

Extradition of Ganesha Shenoi

• 🎯 Ganesha Shenoi, an Indian citizen, has been extradited to Nassau County, United States, after evading law enforcement for 20 years.
• ⚖️ He is accused of causing a fatal crash on Long Island in April 2005 that killed Philip Mastropolo.
• ✈️ Shenoi allegedly fled the U.S. to his native India days after the incident, despite handing over his passport to police.

The Fatal 2005 Crash

• 💥 Witnesses and surveillance video indicate Shenoi ran a red light on Old Country Road at approximately 80 miles per hour.
• 💔 Philip Mastropolo, 44, died at the scene, leaving behind a wife and two children.
• 🎓 At the time of the crash, Shenoi was a student at Sunni Old Westbury.

Decades of Legal Battles

• ⏳ Shenoi fought extradition from India for 18 years, living freely on bail while evading prosecution.
• 📰 Prosecutors stated Shenoi had exhausted all legal options in Indian courts, leading to his extradition.
• 🤝 Multiple agencies are thanked for their tireless efforts in making the extradition possible after two decades.

Justice for the Victim's Family

• 🙏 The victim's family expressed elation and stated they never thought this day would come, finding justice within reach.
• 🏛️ Shenoi was ordered held without bail by a Nassau judge, with the District Attorney emphasizing he will not escape again.