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Pharaoh’s Club Owner Convicted of Bribery and Trafficking, Faces Life Sentence

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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Peter Gerace Jr., the proprietor of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club, was found guilty by a jury on Friday of bribing a federal agent, drug trafficking, and sex trafficking. Despite the convictions, Gerace was acquitted of a charge of witness tampering. He now faces the possibility of a life sentence, with sentencing set for Aug. 15. The conviction concluded a lengthy seven-week trial that featured 20 days of testimony from 43 witnesses, including over a dozen former exotic dancers at the club. Throughout the trial, the courtroom scenes were often somber and charged with … Read more

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

Attorney Seeks Justice in Posthumous Appeal for Convicted Murderer

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Green Bay, WI – The attorney representing a deceased Wisconsin man who was convicted of murder has officially filed an appeal in an unusual case that challenges legal norms and raises poignant questions about posthumous justice and the implications for the criminal justice system. The man, who passed away last month while serving a life sentence, was accused and subsequently convicted for the murder of a local businessman in 2015. His lawyer contends that new evidence has surfaced that could exonerate his client and is pushing for the conviction to be reexamined. Under usual circumstances, … Read more

Raleigh Store Owner Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Customer’s Death After Heated Altercation

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A local store owner, Taiseer “Taz” Zarka, has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of a customer, following a trial that captivated the city, officials reported. The decision came after approximately six hours of jury deliberation, concluding a case that has fueled debates about self-defense and property protection. The incident, which occurred in April 2023, originated from an accusation by Zarka that the customer, 27-year-old Mark Garrity Jr., attempted to steal a Gatorade from Zarka’s downtown convenience store. The confrontation escalated quickly, leading to a physical altercation and ultimately, … Read more