NYC's 'Preppy Killer' released from prison on separate drug charges

Robert Chambers, who became known as the "Preppy Killer" after he strangled a woman in New York City's Central Park in 1986, was released from prison this week on separate drug charges. 

Chambers, 56, served 15 years of his 19-year sentence at Shawangunk Correctional Facility for drug and assault charges and was released on Tuesday. He will remain on supervised release until 2028. 

He was arrested in 2007 for selling drugs out of his apartment, four years following his release from prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter for strangling Jennifer Levin in the park in the summer of 1986 after they left a bar together.

At the time, his defense team claimed he and Levin had been having "rough sex" and he strangled her to death by accident because she was hurting him, according to FOX 5. 

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Levin’s body was found partially naked and it was clear there had been a struggle. 

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In 1988, he was sentenced to 15 year and was released in 2003. 

The case inspired the 1989 TV movie "The Preppie Murder" with William Baldwin as Chambers and Lara Flynn Boyle as Levin. It also influenced multiple episodes of the "Law & Order" franchise, Mike Doyle’s character in the HBO series "Oz," Illeana Douglas’ character in "Cape Fear" and was most recently the subject of a docuseries exploring the victim blaming that went on during the trial. 

"She was a lot shorter than me. Robert’s even taller," Levin’s friend Peter Davis said on the 2019 AMC and SundanceTV docuseries "The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park." 

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"There’s the misconception that she was this wild, tough girl who can dominate a big guy fooling around. That’s just ridiculous. If you put them next to each other, anyone would doubt that could ever happen," he added. 

Fox News' Stephanie Nolasco and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

LeBron James shares video of son Bronny smiling, playing piano days after cardiac arrest

Four-time NBA champion LeBron James shared an encouraging update on his son Bronny's health Saturday. 

Several days after Bronny's cardiac arrest, the Lakers superstar posted a social media video of the 18-year-old playing the piano.

Bronny suffered the medical emergency during a basketball practice at the University of Southern California. 

"GRAND RISING!! God Is Great," James captioned the Instagram video of Bronny showing off his musical talents. "@bronny YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Simple as that! Keep going Young [king emoji] !!! We’re here right with you every step of the way!"

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In the video, Bronny sits down and plays the keys as his dad and siblings, Bryce and Zhuri, watch. At the end of the video, LeBron says his son is a "man of many talents."

The video drew comments from several of LeBron's celebrity friends, including Jamie Foxx and Kevin Hart.

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"Blessed!!!!!! God is good KING," Hart wrote. "Happy to see you doing well Bronny." 

Foxx, who recently experienced his own health scare, wrote, "Blessings and love."

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young wrote, "Blessingsss!!"

Bronny was transported from the Galen Center, home of USC Trojans basketball team, around 9:26 a.m. Monday, according to the Los Angeles Times. On Tuesday, a James family spokesperson confirmed Bronny was in stable condition.

"Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest," a spokesperson said in a statement to multiple outlets. "Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU."

He was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Thursday. That same day, James thanked everyone for their support.

"I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful," LeBron wrote on Twitter. "Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang."

On Friday, LeBron posted pictures of himself with son Bryce and wrote about his job as a father. 

"It’s my job to always remain strong & to show them the blueprint regardless of the outcome! #JamesGang," he wrote.

Bronny committed to USC in May. He chose the Trojans over Ohio State and Oregon. James was the 33rd ranked player in his class, and he was named a McDonald's All-American earlier this year.

During James' tenure at Sierra Canyon High School in California, the school went 95-22. He averaged 14.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game his senior season.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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