Intense Deliberations: Jurors Demand Testimony Reread in High-Profile Witness Tampering Trial
Buffalo, N.Y. — As the trial of Peter Gerace Jr. progresses, jurors resumed deliberations on Thursday, requesting to revisit testimony concerning alleged witness tampering, a key element of the case against the Buffalo strip club owner. The trial, which has captured local attention due to its lurid details and accusations involving federal law enforcement, includes charges of witness tampering, conspiracy to distribute drugs, and aiding in sex trafficking. At the center of the six-week trial are accusations that Gerace conspired with a former Drug Enforcement Administration Agent, Joseph Bongiovanni, to evade federal narcotics investigations. Additionally, … Read more