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Feds indict two in alleged porn extortion scheme
More than three years have passed since a federal judge in California sanctioned attorneys Paul R. Hansmeier and John L. Steele for using legal loopholes to extract settlements from people […]
DMV employee admits mail fraud
Latonya Young, 44, an employee of the Erie County Clerk’s Office, who was assigned to work at the state Department of Motor Vehicles, pleaded guilty Friday to mail fraud, a […]
Brighton man sentenced for defrauding investors
John Zdanecis, 79, of Brighton, who was convicted of mail fraud, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles G. Siragusa to five years’ probation. The defendant was also ordered […]
Two workers admit mail fraud
Former Sutherland Global Services employees Brian Wergin, 31, and Bohdan “Don” Luzecky, 45, both of Rochester, pleaded guilty to mail fraud Tuesday before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci Jr. […]
Seneca Falls attorney and wife charged with fraud
Attorney Calvin Brainard, 66, and Mary Brainard, 52, both of Seneca Falls, Seneca County, are charged with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Each charge carries a maximum […]
Former Buffalo housing counselor admits fraud
Lori J. Macakanja, 35, of Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, has pleaded guilty to mail fraud and theft of government money. Macakanja, in her capacity as a housing counselor employed by HomeFront Inc., inappropriately requested money from clients, telling them it would be used ...
Guilty verdicts in Buffalo Ponzi scheme case
U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. has announced that a federal jury has convicted Ian Campbell Gent, 58, and James F. Lagona, 50, of conspiracy and mail fraud. Each charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison ...
Businessman sentenced in corruption case
BUFFALO — Joseph Anderson, 51, of Sanborn, has been fined $50,000 by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny for conviction of mail fraud. Anderson’s cooperation with the government ...
NYC woman pleads guilty in mortgage scheme
Valine Taylor, 28, of New York City, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $40,000.
Buffalo man indicted on mail/wire fraud charges
A federal grand jury in Buffalo has returned a 10-count indictment charging Daryl J. Chase, 42 of Buffalo, with mail and wire fraud, according to U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr.
Fourth person convicted in debt collection scheme
Timothy E. Arent, 38, of Buffalo, has pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Court Judge William M. Skretny to mail fraud and tax evasion charges. Arent faces up to 25 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Feds: Monserrate used charity to fund campaign
NEW YORK CITY — A disgraced New York politician who was expelled from the state Senate after a misdemeanor conviction for assaulting his girlfriend was accused Tuesday of funding his 2006 campaign with money that was supposed to go to charity.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Burglary plea: People v. Small
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Fernandez
- Fourth Department – Youthful offender status: People v. Speed
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
Law News
- Lawsuit dismissed in Rochester police chase car crash
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
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