Man convicted of execution-style killing of NYPD officer in 1988 denied parole

Todd Scott had been serving 25 years to li NYPD or his role 1988 he shooting death of Officer Edward Byrne.

Byrne was killed in 1988 a New York City is police cruiser guarding a witness in a drug case.

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