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

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

Putnam County Grand Jury Indicts 45 in Over 200 Felonies, Including Multiple High-Profile Child Abuse and Assault Cases

PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — A grand jury in Putnam County has returned indictments in four major cases, including allegations of child death by a guardian and multiple charges of sexual offenses, underscoring a significant day of legal proceedings. The indictments, which were announced on Thursday, have brought serious accusations to the forefront, involving cases ranging from fatal abuse and sexual assault to endangerment during a firearm incident. In one of the most disturbing cases, Brooke Kessler, 32, from Hurricane, faces multiple charges including the death of a child by a parent, child abuse resulting in … Read more

Russia Forms Strategic Alliance with North Korea Including Mutual Defense Pact, Deepening Ties Amid Ukraine Conflict

Moscow, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin recently ratified a significant treaty with North Korea, signaling a fortified strategic partnership that includes a mutual defense clause. This formal endorsement forms part of a decree that was made public on Saturday following approvals from both houses of the Russian parliament. The treaty, established by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a June summit in Pyongyang, commits each nation to assist the other in the event of an armed attack. This development marks a pivotal phase in the diplomatic relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, … Read more

Louisiana Man Faces Grand Jury Indictment on Multiple Charges Including Rape and Battery in East Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA — A Louisiana man faces serious charges after a grand jury in East Baton Rouge Parish brought indictments against him for rape and battery. The accused, whose identity remains undisclosed to protect the confidentiality surrounding legal proceedings, was formally charged earlier this week, stirring concerns within the community about safety and crime. According to the grand jury’s declaration, the individual is facing one count of third-degree rape, which according to Louisiana law, involves a sexual assault that may occur without the consent of the victim, possibly rendered through force or coercion. The … Read more