A Federal Grand Jury has indicted a Jamestown woman on mail theft charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced 40-year old Anita Miller is facing an eight-count indictment for theft of mail by a postal employee and two counts of delay of mail by a … [Read more...]
Former ADA Files Lawsuit Against Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office
A former Assistant District Attorney of the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired in retaliation for her request for time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act. According to the court … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Charges
A Jamestown woman has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges in U.S. District Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 26-year old Jasmin Osteen pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, which carries a maximum … [Read more...]
Rolison Pleads Guilty to Weapon Charges in Federal Court
The Jamestown man who pled guilty to two fatal vehicle crashes has now pled guilty in federal court to weapons charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to being a felon in … [Read more...]
Michael Burham Back in New York State
Michael Burham has been extradited back to New York State. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt sent out a brief notice that Burham appeared Wednesday in Federal Court after being extradited from South Carolina following a two week … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown man has pled guilty to drug charges that could carry a sentence of life in prison and $10 million fine. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced 37-year old Richard Philbrick made the plea before U.S. District Judge Lawrence Vilardo on … [Read more...]
Suspect in Death of Jamestown Woman To Be Extradited Back to NYS
The suspect in the death of a Jamestown woman will be extradited back to New York State. WIVB reports 34-year old Michael Burham made an initial appearance Thursday in federal court in South Carolina. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Carolina … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Panel Discussion ‘Ladies of Legend’
The Robert H. Jackson Center is hosting a panel discussion today titled, Ladies of Legend. The discussion is a celebration of trailblazing women in Western New York’s legal community, historical and current. It takes place from noon to 2:00 … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Silver Creek man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing children. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 27-year old Dustin Post was sentenced Monday by County Court Judge David Foley to a state prison sentence … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Wins Significant Victory Over NYS in Federal Court
The Seneca Nation of Indians have won a significant victory over New York State in federal Court. Native News Online reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Seneca Nation when it rejected the state's attempt to … [Read more...]
