"Scott Siegel, 35, of Nautilus Place, New Rochelle, admitted guilt in U.S. District Court in White Plains to two counts of using a deadly weapon to assault officers - the truck he was driving on the night of Feb. 18 - and one count of possessing and distributing anabolic steroids.
Siegel appeared smaller than he did at his first court date on Feb. 19. But he still cut an imposing figure as he walked into Judge Kenneth Karas' courtroom and smiled at his parents.
His years of steroid abuse have taken a toll, said his lawyer, Barry Levin. Levin renewed his request to have Siegel released on bail, saying doctors at the Westchester County jail are failing to properly treat him for his dangerously low testosterone level.
The low level has caused moodiness, dizziness and depression, Levin said. An angry Karas, who has asked before for clarification of the treatment at the jail, ordered a hearing for Friday at which doctors will explain their treatment or their decision not to treat him.
"Enough is enough," the judge said to Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Krissoff.
Siegel faces up to 20 years in prison on the top charge, though sentencing guidelines will probably call for no more than 63 months. He remains held without bail pending his Jan. 14 sentencing. "It was a very unfortunate incident," Levin said, "and Scott is very remorseful and thankful that no one got hurt."
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