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How Is the Supreme Court Likely to Rule on States’ Authority to Regulate Gay Marriage?
While same-sex marriage is currently legal in 36 states and Washington DC and recognized by the federal government, the 6th... more
Chad Kelly Seems Not to Be the Aggressor in Bar-Fight Video
Chad Kelly, the nephew of Buffalo Bill’s Hall-of-Famer Jim Kelly, was arrested outside a Buffalo bar last weekend after a... more
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
Nurse Assistants’ Neglect Charged at ECMC
Two nurse assistants at Erie County Medical Center were recently charged with neglect of an elderly patient who suffered from... 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