Archive for IN THE NEWS
Controversy Over Political Yard Sign
Town of Niagara resident Charles Lagreca was asked to get a permit for an "Impeach Trump" sign on his lawn.... more
New York Attorney General Sues Donald J. Trump Foundation
New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood is suing the Donald J. Trump Foundation for illegally using fundraising money to... more
Sheldon Silver Retrial
An appeals court recently overturned a former State Assembly speaker’s bribery conviction. Sheldon Silver was found guilty in 2015, but... more
Legal Consequences of Swatting Prank
“Swatting” is when someone makes a prank call to 911 in order to get law enforcement, particularly a SWAT team,... more
Domestic Violence and Gun Control
As part of state budget negotiations, the New York State legislature and Governor Cuomo passed changes to gun control that... more
Testimony on Kingsmen Clubhouse
I was quoted in a Buffalo News article regarding the Kingsmen. For the full story, click here.
Maziarz Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor
Former New York State Senator George Maziarz pled guilty to the misdemeanor charge of offering a false instrument for filing.... more
Cheektowaga Town Councilman Arrested
I spoke to WIVB about the charges against Cheektowaga Town Councilman Jim Rogowski. Read the full story here.
Buffalo News Editorial on Speedy Trials
On February 24, the Buffalo News published an editorial on what constitutes a "speedy" trial, as laid out in the... more
Kingsmen Murder Trial Underway
The Buffalo News reported on the murder trial of three members of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club, for whom I am... more