A lifetime of service and dedication to the town of Irondequoit and the city of Rochester came to an end with Judge Joseph Genier’s death on May 27. Judge Genier, 76, served as a Town Court judge for nearly 28 ...
Read More »Six men, including Rochester mayor’s husband, charged for alleged drug trafficking
The husband of Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren is among several people facing federal drug charges.
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Read More »New York Court of Appeals affirms cellphone warrant ruling
In a split decision, New York state’s highest court has ruled that a New York state Supreme Court justice can issue a search warrant for a criminal investigation to eavesdrop on cellphones that are not actually in New York state. ...
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Read More »Government seizes Irondequoit home bought with proceeds of illegal activity
A federal judge has approved the government seizure of an Irondequoit home worth about $370,000 that was purchased with the proceeds of illegal activity.
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Read More »Judgment issued in Yates County school sex abuse case
A federal judge has issued a default judgment against the operators of a defunct Yates County school for wayward youth that was filed by a former student who claimed she was sexually abused by an employee of the organization.
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Read More »Georgia high court upholds man’s death sentence
Georgia's highest court on Tuesday upheld a man's death sentence for killing his ex-fiancée's adult son.
Read More »Incoming MCBA president Bradley Kammholz sets sights on bringing people back together
Incoming Monroe County Bar Association President Bradley P. Kammholz plans to focus on helping members reconnect when he officially takes over the leadership role on July 1. And to help kick start the effort, the organization will hold an in-person ...
Read More »Rochester mayor: ‘I am innocent’ despite husband’s gun and drug charges
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, whose husband was arrested on drug and gun charges last week, said at a candidates' forum that she didn't know about the guns found in her house during a police raid.
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Read More »Bar Association to mark Law Day with rule of law seminar
Every year, the American Bar Association (ABA) selects a theme for events marking Law Day, on May 1, to celebrate the role of law in society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. As a result of ...
Read More »Charles Inclima to be recognized for professionalism and community service
Rochester attorney Charles Inclima is the recipient of the Monroe County Bar Association’s Adolph J. Rodenbeck Award for 2021. “I am both humbled and honored to receive it,” said Inclima, who specializes in matrimonial and family law. The award “recognizes ...
Read More »Lawrence Kasperek possesses a ‘deep sense of justice’
To Lawrence Kasperek, there’s no more lonely experience than rising in defense of your client in a packed courtroom. But being a criminal defense lawyer is all he’s ever wanted to do. And now, because of his dedication to the ...
Read More »Manhattan courthouses adapt to COVID so trials can return
NEW YORK (AP) — The two big, busy federal courthouses in Manhattan took the adage that justice delayed is justice denied to heart when the coronavirus hit, creating a pandemic-safe environment for jurors that could be a blueprint for courts ...
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