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...]
AG James Files Preliminary Injunction Against Gun Distributors For Illegally Shipping Ghost Gun Parts
State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against ten national gun distributors to demand they stop illegally shipping ghost gun parts into New York. James is asking a federal court to order these … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty on Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown woman has pled guilty in Federal Court to drug charges that could result in 20 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 28-year old Alisha Centi pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces 10 Years in State Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Jamestown man faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in Federal Court to drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Douglas Beardsley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Which Lead to a Death
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl that led to a death. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 30-year old Garson Butcher admitted before U.S. District Judge John Sinatra, Jr. that he distributed fentanyl that caused a … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Again Declares Multiple Portions of NYS New Gun Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional. U.S District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse ruled that the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public … [Read more...]
