Archive for CRIMINAL
Following Failures to Indict Police Officers Wilson and Pantaleo, Many Ask “Is Our Grand Jury System Broken?”
The recent failure of grand juries in St. Louis County, Missouri, and Staten Island, New York, to indict police officers... more
Lewiston Businessman Pleads Guilty to Numerous Charges, Including Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse
Iver Phallen, a retired Lewiston businessman, recently pleaded guilty to a 122-count indictment in Niagara County Court. He is accused... more
Will Murder Charge Against Bar Manager Be Dismissed?
Jeffrey Basil, the former manager of Molly’s Pub in Buffalo, NY, stands accused of murdering Bill Sager, a local air... more
When is it Child Abuse in New York State?
The recent news of child abuse allegations against NFL running back Adrian Peterson has raised several moral and legal questions. Is... more
Terror Suspect from Rochester in Custody
A Yemen-born man who was resided in Rochester was indited on Tuesday. He is accused of recruiting for the terrorist... more
The Crime is in the Cover Up
I recently wrote a guest column for the Buffalo Law Journal. It seems news headlines continuously include an individual or... more
Buffalo Police Using Audio Surveillance
The Buffalo Police have begun to utilize new audio surveillance technology. The device allows police to know when a shooting... more