Davitt's lawyer argued that the only law he violated was the no-parking rule on the bridge.

WSJ: Man who dangled from New York bridge is convicted

Michael Davitt, 55, was found guilty in Greenburgh Town Court, the Westchester County district attorney's office said.

WSJ: Man who dangled from New York bridge is convicted

Davitt, 55, of Garnerville, said later he was protesting being fired from a Rockland County drug counseling job.

WSJ: Man who dangled from New York bridge is convicted

Rescuers eventually lowered Davitt toward police boats, but when he got within about 10 feet he leaped into the river and tried to swim away.

WSJ: Man who dangled from New York bridge is convicted

Eastbound traffic on Interstates 87 and 287 came to a halt on Nov. 7, 2011, after Davitt dropped a rope ladder, anchored by his van, over the side of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

WSJ: Man who dangled from New York bridge is convicted

Davitt McAteer on the hot seat again?

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