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Arrest Made After Philanthropist Antonio Litman Found Dead In Fort Greene Fire

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Police say they are charging the friend of a popular philanthropist in Brooklyn with murder.

Investigators say 59-year-old Antonio Litman was found dead during a fire at his Fort Greene home last Monday. Police later determined he was also stabbed.

Authorities say they're charging 33-year-old Dondre Richardson with murder and arson.

Police say Richardson has a criminal past.

Litman ran the Virginia's House of Hope charity aimed at helping to improve the lives of children in the community.

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