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Buffalo Club Owner Convicted on Multiple Charges Including Drug and Sex Trafficking, Bribery

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Buffalo, N.Y. — Peter Gerace, the owner of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club in Cheektowaga, has been convicted on numerous charges, including drug and sex trafficking, as well as bribery, following a lengthy federal court case. The verdict comes after a seven-week trial that featured the testimonies of over 40 witnesses, including former club employees. The charges against Gerace included two counts of bribery—conspiracy to bribe a public official and the act of bribing a public official. Additionally, the jury found him guilty of running a drug-involved business, conspiracies related to distributing various drugs such as methamphetamine, … Read more

Park Ridge Lawyer and Buffalo Grove HR Coordinator Charged in Visa Fraud Scheme

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Park Ridge, IL — A lawyer from the suburban area of Park Ridge and a human resources coordinator in Buffalo Grove are now entangled in federal charges related to immigration fraud, allegedly involving visa application manipulations for workers from the Philippines. Gerardo Dean, 58, a legal professional, and Felicitas Cordero, 76, who has been engaging in HR activities for a company managing skilled-nursing facilities in Illinois, are accused of collaborating to misinform the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This purported scheme ensured that immigrant applicants appeared eligible for high-tier positions that, according to federal prosecutors, … Read more

Buffalo Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder After Fatal Shooting of Estranged Wife in Front of Children

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Buffalo, N.Y. — In a pivotal court decision, Adam Bennefield was found guilty of the second-degree murder of his estranged wife, Keaira Hudson, affirming the prosecution’s case surrounding a tragic incident that occurred in October 2022. The conviction, delivered on all five charges including second-degree murder, brought a dramatic end to a case deeply rooted in domestic violence concerns. On October 5, 2022, Hudson was fatally shot while seated in her vehicle at the intersection of Richlawn Avenue and Shawnee Avenue with her three children present. Hudson succumbed to her injuries at the scene, marking … Read more

‘Save Our Buffalo Churches’ Mobilizes with Expert Advice from Canon Lawyer to Preserve Historic Sanctuaries

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Buffalo, NY – A local community group, “Save Our Buffalo Churches,” recently sought the expertise of a canon lawyer to guide their efforts in preventing the closure of historical churches in the Buffalo area. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over the preservation of these culturally significant buildings, many of which are central to the community’s heritage. Canon law, the legal system governing the Catholic Church, is complex and multilayered, according to experts. By engaging a canon lawyer, the group aims to ensure their actions align with ecclesiastical law, which could be decisive in their … Read more