I provided legal analysis for WGRZ Channel 2's story on a libel lawsuit filed by the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association on behalf of two Buffalo police officers. The suit has been filed against an individual who made comments about the officers in the comments section of The Buffalo News' website. WGRZ anchor Scott Levin asks for my analysis on whether online comments are protected by the First Amendment or grounds for a defamation lawsuit. Click the image above for more information and click here for WGRZ's full story, which includes my legal analysis.
Over the last several weeks, WKBW 7 Eyewitness News has published three parts in their investigative series on Bishop Richard Malone’s handling of priests within the Diocese of Buffalo who have been accused of sexual abuse. I represent an individual who was sexually abused by a priest in the Diocese of Buffalo and 7 Eyewitness News interviewed me for parts of this investigative series. Part three of 7 Eyewitness News’ investigation, which was published on September 12th, reports on internal church documents that indicate the “scope of abuse” involving area priests may have been more significant than the diocese previously disclosed to the public. In March 2018, the Diocese of Buffalo released of list of forty-two priests “who were removed from ministry, were retired, or left ministry after allegations of sexual abuse of a minor”. However, in the latest part of WKBW’s series, investigative reporter Charlie Specht chronicles internal church documents, including the...
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I recently spoke to WGRZ for their report on a memorandum of understanding that was signed in 2003 by eight local district attorneys and the bishop of the catholic diocese. The document provided information on the reporting of sexual abuse involving minors. Click the picture above for more and click the video below for the full report from WGRZ.
I provided legal analysis for WIVB on a recent class action lawsuit filed against several pharmaceutical companies. The legal custodian of the 13-month old child, who was born addicted to opioids, has filed a class action lawsuit in Niagara County. The lawsuit was filed against more than a dozen drug companies and claims the companies knowingly or negligently created the mother's addiction. The suit wants the drug companies to held financially liable for the child's ongoing medical costs and among other damages. Click the picture above for more information and click here for the full story including my legal analysis.
I spoke to TheWrap about the legality of the secret recordings made by former White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman. Click the image above for more information and click here for the full story.
I spoke to TheWrap about the defamation suits filed against InfoWars' Alex Jones, including some filed by the families of the victims in the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting. For more information, click the image above and click here for the full story.
I spoke to the Buffalo News regarding the sentences that Congressman Chris Collins and his co-defendants could face if they are convicted of the charges filed against them and how their sentences might be determined. For more information, click the picture above and click here for the full story.
Congressman Chris Collins’ indictment has been the subject of several news stories, both local and national, since it was announced. I spoke to WGRZ and WIVB about the indictment and the details that have been made available to the public. Click the image above for more information and click here for the full story.
Town of Niagara resident Charles Lagreca was asked to get a permit for an "Impeach Trump" sign on his lawn. At a recent hearing, the town ruled that he was allowed to keep the sign up. I spoke to WIVB about the legality of towns prohibiting political yard signs and what people should know if they want to put signs in their lawns. Click the picture above for more and click here for the full story.