Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy. The Associated Press reports the company has obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan while coping with falling sales and opioid-related … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Filed Challenging NYS’ Natural Gas Ban In New Construction
A ban on natural gas lines in new buildings in New York State is facing a new legal challenge. A coalition including gas and construction companies as well as labor unions filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday, claiming the law will hurt businesses, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Indicted on Mail Fraud Charges
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...]
