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New York State Civil Confinement Facing Legal Challenges

New York State Civil Confinement Facing Legal Challenges

10/01/2015  |  Comments Off on New York State Civil Confinement Facing Legal Challenges

New York State's civil confinement program allows for some sex offenders to be involuntarily placed in a psychiatric facility, even... more

The Upstate/Downstate Divide

The Upstate/Downstate Divide

10/01/2015  |  Comments Off on The Upstate/Downstate Divide

A collection of gun rights groups, pro-fracking advocates and other activists will rally Sunday in a small town near Binghamton. ... more

Rapper DMX Jailed in Erie County Holding Center

Rapper DMX Jailed in Erie County Holding Center

07/15/2015  |  Comments Off on Rapper DMX Jailed in Erie County Holding Center

Rapper DMX is back in jail in Western New York. This time, he’s been sentenced to spend six months in... more

Bike-Path Crash Victim’s Family May Receive Settlement

Bike-Path Crash Victim’s Family May Receive Settlement

07/07/2015  |  Comments Off on Bike-Path Crash Victim’s Family May Receive Settlement

A fatal motorcycle crash that took two lives in the Town of Amherst in 2012 may lead to safety changes... more

Escaped Convict Richard Matt Has a History of Jail Breaks

Escaped Convict Richard Matt Has a History of Jail Breaks

06/08/2015  |  Comments Off on Escaped Convict Richard Matt Has a History of Jail Breaks

Richard Matt, the City of Tonawanda native who broke out of the Clinton Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison in... more

Amherst Police Assist in Investigation of Tragedy in Delaware Park

Amherst Police Assist in Investigation of Tragedy in Delaware Park

06/02/2015  |  Comments Off on Amherst Police Assist in Investigation of Tragedy in Delaware Park

WGRZ’s 2 on Your Side news team reports on the ongoing investigation into the accident the caused the death of... more

Arrest Warrant Issued for Father Who Padlocked Kids in Room

Arrest Warrant Issued for Father Who Padlocked Kids in Room

05/28/2015  |  Comments Off on Arrest Warrant Issued for Father Who Padlocked Kids in Room

WGRZ reports that an arrest warrant was issued for Carlos Fuqua, who left his two young children padlocked in a... more

Buffalo News Reports on Complete Dismissal of Tax Fraud Charges for Lumber Store and Owner

05/21/2015  |  Comments Off on Buffalo News Reports on Complete Dismissal of Tax Fraud Charges for Lumber Store and Owner

The Niagara County District Attorneys office completely dismissed tax fraud and related charges against my client, Gail Villani, the owner... more

Dismissed Tax Fraud Charges Against My Client Also Covered by WGRZ

Dismissed Tax Fraud Charges Against My Client Also Covered by WGRZ

05/21/2015  |  Comments Off on Dismissed Tax Fraud Charges Against My Client Also Covered by WGRZ

WGRZ also covered the New York State’s Tax Department’s false accusation that my client Gail Villani failed to pay half... more

Is Treatment Likely for a Buffalo Arson Suspect Who May Be Mentally Ill?

05/13/2015  |  Comments Off on Is Treatment Likely for a Buffalo Arson Suspect Who May Be Mentally Ill?

WGRZ reports Myweh Harris, who is accused of setting fire to a house on Buffalo’s East Side, may have untreated... more