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Nurse Assistants' Neglect Charged at ECMC

Nurse Assistants’ Neglect Charged at ECMC

09/24/2014  |  Comments Off on 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

“Stingray” Technology Secretly Being Used by Police to Track Citizens’ Cell Phones

09/24/2014  |  Comments Off on “Stingray” Technology Secretly Being Used by Police to Track Citizens’ Cell Phones

The International Business Times sought comments from me for an article about police departments in 18 states using technology called "Stingray"... more

When is it Child Abuse in New York State?

When is it Child Abuse in New York State?

09/19/2014  |  Comments Off on 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

Terror Suspect from Rochester in Custody

09/17/2014  |  Comments Off on 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

The Crime is in the Cover Up

09/09/2014  |  Comments Off on 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

Buffalo Police Using Audio Surveillance

08/27/2014  |  Comments Off on 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

Erie County Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking Ruled Unconstitutional

Erie County Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking Ruled Unconstitutional

06/25/2014  |  Comments Off on Erie County Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking Ruled Unconstitutional

Over the past 4 months, NBC News affiliate WGRZ has been investigating the Erie County Sheriff's Department and its use... more

Erie County Sheriff's Office Spends Over $350,000 to Spy on Citizens' Cell Phones

Erie County Sheriff’s Office Spends Over $350,000 to Spy on Citizens’ Cell Phones

05/06/2014  |  Comments Off on Erie County Sheriff’s Office Spends Over $350,000 to Spy on Citizens’ Cell Phones

A WGRZ investigative report has unveiled that the Erie County Sheriff's Department has spent over $350,000 on equipment used to... more

Taxpayers Paying for Buffalo Board of Education Conflicts

Taxpayers Paying for Buffalo Board of Education Conflicts

04/21/2014  |  Comments Off on Taxpayers Paying for Buffalo Board of Education Conflicts

Buffalo Board of Education member Carl Paladino is reported to have some strong opposition to fellow members of the Buffalo... more

Possible False Claims Act (Qui Tam) Exposure in City of Buffalo’s HUD Controversy

02/10/2014  |  Comments Off on Possible False Claims Act (Qui Tam) Exposure in City of Buffalo’s HUD Controversy

A report issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General indicates that $1.6 million... more