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Postal worker accused of stealing from mail
A former U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested and charged with stealing mail. James Ludwig, 45, of Fairport, has been charged with theft of mail matter by a postal […]
Government says it is dropping most remaining Inaugural Day rioting cases
WASHINGTON – Nearly a year after about 200 people were charged with rioting during President Donald Trump’s inauguration, federal prosecutors announced they would drop a majority of the cases because […]
Wayne County pediatrician arrested on child porn charges
A 69-year-old pediatrician who lives in Newark, Wayne County, has been arrested on federal child pornography charges. Dr. David Blasczak, has been charged with receipt and possession of child pornography, […]
Federal officers make drug arrest at bus station
A citizen of Ghana has been arrested on charges that he assaulted federal officers. Nana Dwomah Yeboah, 34, is charged with assaulting and resisting federal law enforcement officers and possessing a […]
Buffalo man sentenced for fraud
A Buffalo man convicted of conspiracy to commit access device fraud was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to 21 months in prison Wednesday. Randy Jarrett, 45, also […]
Former postal worker sentenced for stealing smartphones
A Rochester man working for the U.S. Postal Service got 90 days in jail for stealing smartphones from the mail. Bobby Bullard Jr., 35, who was convicted of theft by […]
Pennsylvania man admits to concealing information
A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to concealing information about a felony crime. Isaac T. Kannah, 51, of Philadelphia, is facing a maximum penalty of four years imprisonment and a […]
Man who pretended to need wheelchair sentenced for fraud
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A western New York man who pretended to need a wheelchair to trick the federal government out of more than a million dollars in benefits has […]
Rochester couple faces 10 years on federal charges
A Rochester couple has been arrested an accused of fraud and money laundering. Anjaneyulu Katam and Mahalakshmi Cheruvu have been charged with visa fraud, money laundering, false statements, and conspiracy to […]
Brockport kindergarten teacher arrested on child pornography charges
A Brockport school district kindergarten teacher arrested on child porn charges was in federal court Wednesday afternoon for a detention hearing. Roland Yockel II, 30, of Hilton, has been charged […]
Rochester man pleads guilty to child porn charges
A Rochester man has admitted to federal child porn charges Brendon Allan Young, 35, pleaded guilty to production, distribution and possession of child pornography before Chief U.S. District Court Judge […]
Brother and sister harbored undocumented workers
An Ontario County man and his sister pleaded guilty Monday to harboring illegal aliens. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine. U.S. District […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Nonconsensual ingestion: Asinga v. Gatorade Co.
- Fourth Department – Drive-by shooting: People v. Bordies
- Fourth Department – Trusts wills and estates: Matter of the Estate of William J. Deline Jr.
- Fourth Department – Separation of powers doctrine: Allard v. County of Steuben
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Creditincome Limited v. The Swiss Confederation
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
Law News
- Fourth Department suspends attorney for two years
- Appeals court rejects claims of speedy trial violation
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case