HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has ordered a stay on a much-anticipated grand jury report about sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests in the commonwealth.
Child Victims Act
Clergy Abuse Victims In Syracuse Diocese Have A Decision To Make
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Some people abused as children by clergy in the Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese, which includes Binghamton and Cortland, must decide by Wednesday whether to participate in the diocese’s compensation program, or wait to see if state lawmakers pass a bill that would extend the statute of limitations, so they could sue later.
crime
Second Corruption Trial In New York’s Buffalo Billion Program Begins Monday
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ALBANY, NY (WSKG) – On Monday, prosecutors present the second of two corruption cases against former associates of Gov. Andrew Cuomo in federal district court in Manhattan.
Crime and Justice
There’s Less Precedent For Regional Judicial Elections Than PA Lawmakers Suggest
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — When Senators passed a proposal this week aimed at creating a citizen’s commission to draw Pennsylvania’s congressional maps, they tacked on an amendment that would fundamentally change the state’s appellate courts by electing judges based on regional district, instead of statewide.
Government Accuses Disgraced New York Promoter Of Starting Another ‘Sham’ Company
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Billy McFarland was accused in New York Tuesday of starting a fraudulent ticket-selling venture while out on bail, just months after his disastrous Fyre Festival event made headlines.
PA Man Accused of Dumping His Mother’s Body Across The Street
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A Pennsylvania man was arrested last Friday for allegedly killing his mother.
In New York, Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Rape Charges
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The former movie producer made his first court appearance Tuesday since his arrest late last month.
Arquette: After Rejecting Weinstein, ‘I Had A Completely Different Career’
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Rosanna Arquette, one of the first actresses to come forward regarding a sexually abusive encounter with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, says the charges he faces in New York aren’t the result of a “witch hunt.”
Crime and Justice
Feds Charge 5 Men With Scheme To Dodge Clean Air Act
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STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA – Five men are facing federal charges related to the Clean Air Act in Pennsylvania.
Kesha Loses Appeal In New York To Break Deals With Dr. Luke
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An appeals court in New York ruled on Tuesday that the singer, who says that the producer raped her and was abusive, cannot dissolve their business partnership through a countersuit.
crime
As Search Continues For Murder Victim’s Son, Her Boyfriend Appears In Court
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The search continues for 14-month old Owen Hidalgo-Calderon in Sodus after his mother was found dead last week. His mother’s boyfriend appeared in court Tuesday.