Archive for CRIMINAL
Third-Degree Rape Charges Against Al Dirschberger
Al Dirschberger, the former Erie County Commissioner of Social Services, was charged by a grand jury with third-degree rape and... more
Jury Being Selected for Former Cuomo Aide
The jury is being selected in the corruption trial of one of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s former top aides. Joseph Percoco... more
Legal Ramifications of Hunting Accidents
I wrote a guest column that appeared in the January 15 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “Legal ramifications... more
Motion to Dismiss Allegations Against Cuomo in Hoyt Harassment Case
A lawsuit against Sam Hoyt, the former regional president of the Empire State Development Corporation, was filed in November and... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more
DA Determining Charges in Homeowner’s Shooting of a Child
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the face and lost his right eye after throwing a rock at a home... more
Suspended Buffalo Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges
On Tuesday, December 5, Buffalo Police Officer Joseph Hassett pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accuses him of... more
Sam Hoyt Sexual Harassment Investigation
Sam Hoyt, former regional president for Empire State Development, stepped down from his position on Monday, October 30. It was... more
Investigation into Fatal ATV Accident
Mikaela Gwitt, a 14-year-old girl from Cheektowaga, was killed in an ATV accident that took place on October 21. I... more
Woman Involved in Hit and Run Released from Prison
Gabriele Ballowe, the woman involved in a 2013 fatal hit and run, was released from jail on August 25th after... more