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Damian Janee sat down exclusively with CBS4's Jim DeFede. He was suspended by Miami-Beach Fire Rescue amid a death investigation. (CBS4)

Exclusive: 911 Dispatcher At Center Of Death Investigation Has Brain Tumor

“I’m not a monster who sat behind the radio and intentionally let somebody else die,” declared Damian Janee, the Miami Beach 911 dispatcher at the center of the controversial incident last March in which it took more than 30 minutes for paramedics to arrive at a Venetian Island home.

CBS4–2013/05/07

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911 Dispatcher Placed On Leave Amid Miami Beach Fire Response Investigation

A 911 dispatcher has been relieved of duty with pay while Miami Beach Police completes an investigation into why it took more than a half an hour to respond to a Venetian Islands home and help a dying man, sources tell CBS4 News.

CBS4–2013/03/29

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Miami Beach Fire Rescue Promises Full Investigation Into Man’s Death

Miami Beach Fire Rescue has promised a full investigation after a woman said to took more than a half and hour for crews to arrive to her Venetian Islands home and help her dying husband.

CBS4–2013/03/21

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Fire Rescue Response Time Questioned After Man Dies On Venetian Islands

A widow’s heartbreaking email sent just days after her husband’s death is prompting action on Miami Beach.

CBS4–2013/03/20

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