Over the past decade, criminal statutes and sanctions against businesses have surfaced from within federal regulations. These statutes allow what used to considered regulatory violations to become criminalized, which means corporations can be prosecuted for the infractions instead of just being made to pay a fine. I spoke to the Buffalo Law Journal about how the regulations are being applied and what the effect on businesses could be going forward. You can read the entire article by clicking here.
On November 10, a Niagara Falls councilman was charged with an elections law violation. I spoke to WGRZ about the charges. Click the picture above for more and click here for the full story.
On November 3, a Manhattan judge upheld New York's ban on ballot selfies. I spoke to WGRZ's Scott Levin about the ban and how it affects First Amendment rights. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
19-year-old Jake Klocek has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Elma. I spoke to WGRZ's Maryalice Demler about the charges. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
Fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel have settled their false advertising lawsuits with New York State for $6 million each. I spoke to WGRZ about this settlement and what effect it could have on consumers. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has denied allegations that he was involved in New Jersey's Bridgegate scandal after a witness testified earlier this week that he had been implicated. I spoke to WGRZ about these allegations. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
A Manhattan federal judge has ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to use cell phone tracking equipment without a search warrant, saying that it violates the Fourth Amendment. I spoke to WGRZ's Michael Wooten about the issue. Click the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
For over a year, former Buffalo School District attorney Rashondra Martin has alleged that school board member Carl Paladino creates a hostile work environment. The case has now been dismissed, but Martin intends to pursue it in federal court. I spoke to WGRZ about the case and its effect on how taxpayer money is spent. Click on the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
Gabriele Ballowe, a 50-year-old former bar co-owner, has been charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection to a fatal 2013 hit and run incident that killed Barry Moss. I spoke to WGRZ's Mary Alice Demler about what role politics may have played in the charges being brought three years later. Click on the picture above for more or click here for the full story.
Seven-month-old Nyree Greene was killed in a car accident on June 19 on the east side of Buffalo. I spoke to WGRZ about the accident and gave his legal analysis of the situation. Click here for more or visit the WGRZ website for the full story.