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Conviction Overturned in Buffalo Boy’s Murder
The conviction of Matthew Kuzdzal in the 2013 sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Eain Brooks was recently overturned due... more
Criminalization of Business Regulation Violations
Over the past decade, criminal statutes and sanctions against businesses have surfaced from within federal regulations. These statutes allow what... more
Niagara Falls Councilman Charged
On November 10, a Niagara Falls councilman was charged with an elections law violation. I spoke to WGRZ about the... more
On November 3, a Manhattan judge upheld New York's ban on ballot selfies. I spoke to WGRZ's Scott Levin about... more
Man Charged in Elma Accidental Shooting
19-year-old Jake Klocek has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting... more
DraftKings, FanDuel Settle with New York State
Fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel have settled their false advertising lawsuits with New York State for $6 million each.... more
Governor Cuomo Denies Bridgegate Involvement
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied allegations that he was involved in New Jersey's Bridgegate scandal after a witness... more
Federal Judge Rules Cell Phone Spying Without Warrant Unconstitutional
A Manhattan federal judge has ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to use cell phone tracking equipment without a... more
Human Rights Case Against Carl Paladino Dismissed
For over a year, former Buffalo School District attorney Rashondra Martin has alleged that school board member Carl Paladino creates... more
Woman Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter in 2013 Hit and Run
Gabriele Ballowe, a 50-year-old former bar co-owner, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection to a fatal 2013 hit... more