President Joe Biden recently signed a bill into law, that could ban the social media platform TikTok, from use in the United States. Lawmakers have national security concerns due to the Chinese ownership of TikTok. The new law requires TikTok's current owners to divest their ownership over the next 9 months. If Chinese owners do not divest their ownership, the new law could lead to a nationwide ban of TikTok in the United States. In an in-studio interview, attorney Barry Covert spoke with WGRZ anchor Maryalice Demler, to provide legal analysis on the new TikTok law. Click the video below to watch their full conversation, which includes:-analysis of the new TikTok law;-national security concerns TikTok poses to the United States;-the chance of litigation that will challenge the law;-the projected timing of the potential TikTok ban in the U.S.; and-what will come next as a result of this law. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GxjAPz3mK5k?si=JU8rRxOH5GZK9iNY
Attorney Barry Covert was recently a guest on Bill O'Reilly's No Spin News. Mr. Covert provided legal analysis on the latest developments in the Hunter Biden case, concerns the judge in the case raised regarding Hunter Biden's plea deal, and what may happen next in the case. Click here to watch Barry Covert's full conversation with Bill O'Reilly.
Should a Nashville school shooter’s manifesto be made public? A Tennessee judge is allowing families from the school to weigh in on if it should be released. Barry Covert spoke with Stephanie Pagones to provide legal analysis on the judge's actions for The New York Post. Click here to read the New York Post's full story.
After a 13-day manhunt, a fugitive from Jamestown was captured in South Carolina. The suspect committed felonies in 3 states. Barry Covert spoke with WGRZ 2 On Your Side reporter, Andy Paden, to provide legal analysis on the potential prison time the suspect faces. Click here to watch WGRZ's full report, including legal analysis from Barry Covert.
Is it possible to assemble an impartial jury in the pending case against former President Donald Trump? How will the case put pressure on the court? Attorney Barry Covert spoke with WIVB News 4 Buffalo's Tara Lynch to provide legal analysis on the case. Click here to watch WIVB's full report, including legal analysis from Barry Covert.
Now that former President Donald Trump has been indicted; what will the next steps be for the prosecutors and defense attorneys in this case? Barry Covert provided legal analysis for WIVB News 4 Buffalo Wake Up anchors Abby Fridmann and Chris Horvatits. Click here to watch WIVB Wake Up's full interview with Barry Covert.
Cheektowaga police are investigating a video posted to social media, which documents a man yelling racial slurs in the parking lot of an area supermarket. Barry Covert spoke with Claudine Ewing to provide legal analysis for WGRZ 2 On Your Side's report on this matter. Click here to watch WGRZ's full report.
Niagara County’s Forensic Lab is facing several allegations by the State Oversight Commission. Could violations impact past cases where evidence was handled by the Niagara County lab? Barry Covert spoke with reporter Andy Paden for WGRZ 2 On Your Side's coverage of this story. Click here to watch WGRZ's full report, including legal analysis from Barry Covert.
A Buffalo Police Department sniper rifle fell from the roof of a building during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Could this negligence lead to a civil lawsuit? Barry Cover spoke with Tara Lynch to provide legal analysis for WIVB News 4's coverage of this incident. Click here for watch WIVB's full report.
Barry Covert sat down with WIVB News 4 anchor Jacquie Walker for an in-depth interview on the legal aspects of the fire that lead to the tragic death of a Buffalo Firefighter. The matters discussed include details on the potential for criminal and civil litigation. Click here to watch WIVB's full interview with Barry Covert.