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October 20, 2025

The Sentence That Won’t Be Served: How German Innovator Bernhard Fritsch Escaped American Justice

By Frank Parlato The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles is asking Judge Dale S. Fischer to impose a 15-year sentence on Bernhard Fritsch on October 20. There’s just one problem: Fritsch

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative

October 19, 2025

How German Tech Pioneer Bernhard Fritsch Escaped the Reach of American Courts

By Frank Parlato After having written several stories about his trial and conviction, to my surprise, Bernhard Fritsch disappeared just before a remand hearing ahead of sentencing on June 2. I always

The Secret Hilton Meeting That Changed the Sandusky Case

By Frank Parlato This hearing was the single greatest threat to the

Free Game with Diddy: The Hip-Hop Icon Bringing Peace and Purpose to Prison

Sean “Diddy” Combs has gone from orchestrating global music empires to building

Judge Blocks Defense as JPMorgan’s Lack of Due Diligence Becomes Central to Frank Fraud Case

As the fraud trial against former Frank executives Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar continues, the defense has repeatedly clashed with Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein

March 17, 2025

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Mason Young’s Testimony: A Cautious Witness and a Courtroom Clash

Now ending the fourth week of Charlie Javice’s trial, today’s proceedings in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

March 13, 2025

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Testimony Takes Center Stage in Fraud Trial Amid Judge’s Apparent Memory Lapse

The trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar continued today with gripping testimony from key witnesses, intense cross-examinations, and an unexpected moment where the

March 11, 2025

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Key Witness in Javice Trial Undermined by Contradictions and Personal Bias

The recent court proceedings in the case involving Ms. Charlie Javice featured a critical testimony from a witness whose statements appeared inconsistent, raising concerns

March 10, 2025

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Defense Struggles to Introduce Evidence as Judge Limits Scope in Javice Trial

“I don’t want to end up in an orange jumpsuit.” Those words, allegedly spoken by Charlie Javice, were repeated in court today as the

March 7, 2025

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Hillel Feuerman’s Fight for School Choice and How Vouchers and Private Schools Strengthen American Education

Hillel Feuerman, president of a private school in Boca Raton, Florida, has emerged as a leading advocate for educational reform, championing the expansion of

March 6, 2025

Analysis·Education·Local News

Judge and Prosecutors Block Defense Efforts to Show JPMorgan Knew the Truth About Frank’s User Numbers

As the 8th day of trial of United States v. Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar continued in the Southern District of New York, defense

March 6, 2025

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March 4 Trial Proceedings: Key Judicial Rulings and Implications for Charlie Javice’s Defense

On the seventh day of Charlie Javice’s and co-defendant Olivier Amar’s trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York,

March 5, 2025

Business·Crime and Justice·Finance·Investigative·Law·News·Technology

Court Testimony Sheds Light on Key Dispute in Javice Trial

The sixth day of testimony in the trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar focused on digital records, data transactions, and discussions surrounding student

March 4, 2025

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Judge Escalante vs. 1200 Rescued Dogs and Cats in No Kill Sanctuary: “Don’t Tell the Jury ‘the Animals are at Risk'”

The road to D.E.L.T.A. Rescue wound up a California mountainside, past sun-scorched brush and brittle dirt, through desolation where things—dogs, cats, people—could disappear without

March 3, 2025

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption

Catskills Man Fights to Overturn Conviction, Alleges Police Officer Wanted His Girlfriend

Catskills Man Fights to Overturn Drug Conviction, Alleges Police Officer Framed Him South Fallsburg, NY – Colone R. DaCosta, convicted on drug charges, is

March 1, 2025

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How Crime and Justice is Changing in America

The American criminal justice system is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advances, shifting public attitudes, and mounting pressure for reform. From policing

March 1, 2025

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Judicial Interference? Judge’s Frequent Interruptions Hinder Baez’s Cross-Examination

During the Thursday, February 27, 2025, hearing, Charlie Javice‘s defense attorney José Baez repeatedly found himself at odds with the presiding judge, Alvin K.

February 28, 2025

Business·Courts·Crime·Finance·Investigative·Judicial Corruption·Law·Prosecutorial Misconduct

FBI Special Agent Elliot McGinnis Under Fire: Immolation Almost Certain

Outside the Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn, Defense Council Jennifer Bonjean spoke to press about her client’s case. Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz are charged

February 28, 2025

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The StoneZONE: New Roger Stone Show on WABC Radio

New York, NY – Red Apple Audio Networks and 77WABC Radio announce the addition of a new weeknight program, The StoneZONE, hosted by renowned political

February 27, 2025

Featured·Government

JPMorgan’s Legal Spending Raises Questions in Javice Trial

The trial of Frank founder Charlie Javice has taken an unexpected turn as revelations about JPMorgan Chase’s legal expenditures cast doubt on the fairness

February 26, 2025

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Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar’s Trial Resumes Amid Juror Changes and Heated Cross-Examinations

The fraud trial of Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar resumed Tuesday after a one-day delay, following yet another juror’s illness. The court began the

February 25, 2025

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Charlie Javice’s Trial Begins with Legal Battles, Juror Health Concerns—And a Judge Who Nodded Off

The high-profile fraud trial of Charlie Javice, the founder of college financial aid startup Frank, is off to a tumultuous start, with intense courtroom

February 24, 2025

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Kamala Harris Supporter at the Center of Romania’s AI Election Fraud

On November 24, 2024, Călin Georgescu, 62, unexpectedly won the first round of Romania’s presidential election. Not a single poll predicted his victory. The

February 24, 2025

Government·Politics·World News

Georgescu’s Rise Through Russian Cyber Fraud Rocked Romania’s Election; Vance Decries His Ouster

On November 24, 2024, Călin Georgescu, 62, unexpectedly won the first round of Romania’s presidential election. Not a single poll predicted his victory. The

February 23, 2025

Featured·News

Trump is trying to shred the constitutional separation of powers

Having a president with authority to close programs, or decide which programs to fund, totally bypasses Congress and makes Congress useless. That is how authoritarians

February 10, 2025

Courts·Featured·Government·News·Politics·Prosecutorial Misconduct

From the Courtroom to the Dictionary: How “Going TransPerfect” Became a Legal Verb

In the annals of American corporate law, few cases have left as indelible a mark on the public imagination as the TransPerfect saga. What

January 2, 2025

Courts·Featured·Judicial Corruption·Law

Why Did the FBI Change From the Best Crime Fighting Agency in the World to the Worst…Ask James Comey!?

By Gary DiLaura When I became an Agent in 1969, we had 180 Federal Criminal Violations to investigate. They ran the gamut from Bank

December 28, 2024

Crime and Justice·Opinion

Ayries Blanck and Her Alleged Agony: Faulty Journal May Tumble the OneTaste Case

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of NY is taking Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz to court, in part, based on Ayries’s journal.

December 26, 2024

Crime and Justice·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Illegal Alien Wins $6.7 Million Judgment Against No-Kill Animal Sanctuary – Uses Fake Social Security Number

Adriana Duarte Valentines’ story may be a modern American rags-to-riches tale. Yet she hasn’t received her money, and she is not an American. The

December 25, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Investigative·News

Meme Stock Madness: Federal Judge Komitee Bets on GameStop During Court Sessions

Nick Pinto of Hell Gate, an online, worker-owned publication focused on local New York City news, wrote a story about Eric Komitee, the federal

December 5, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption

Judge Komitee’s Million-Dollar Investments, Friendships With ‘Victims’ Question Integrity of Watson’s Trial as Defense Presents Mafia-Style Chart

The above is a chart designed by the Carlos Watson defense team showing the many conflicts Judge Eric Komitee had while he presided

November 8, 2024

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HATE WON

Dear Editor: Hate won. Donald Trump ran a campaign on hate, vengeance, bigotry, and racism. He spread conspiracy theories that legal immigrants were eating

November 8, 2024

Arts & Culture·Featured·Government·Opinion·Politics

Letter: Experts in every field agree Trump Would be a Disaster to the Economy, the Environment, Healthcare, and National Security

Dear Editor: The Economist has endorsed Kamala Harris. They warn that a “second Trump term comes with unacceptable risks.” Moody’s Analytics, which evaluates risk,

November 1, 2024

Featured·Government·News·Opinion·Politics

Legacy Project or Political Vendetta? Mayor Restaino’s Arena Plans Under Scrutiny Amid NFR Dispute

This is Part Two of a series on the eminent domain fight between Mayor Restaino and NFR. Read the first article here. Niagara Falls’

October 31, 2024

Featured·Government·Local News·Niagara Falls·Niagara Falls Redevelopment·Robert Restaino

Eminent Domain Escalates: Restaino’s $150 Million Arena Plan Threatens $1.5 Billion AI Data Center

An incredible battle is underway in Niagara Falls, NY. The battleground is a 10-acre piece of vacant land. The fight is over what the

October 29, 2024

Featured·Government·Local News·Niagara Falls

Breaking News: Conflict of Interest Bombshell: Judge Invested in Ozy’s Victim Companies

Watson’s Conviction and Motion for Judge’s Disqualification Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson may not be going to prison after all. The federal judge who

October 27, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption·News

We can no longer ignore the climate crisis

Dear editor, As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane

October 11, 2024

Arts & Culture·Environment·Featured·Opinion

Shalom Maidenbaum: Championing Fair Property Taxes and Supporting Communities Through Philanthropy

Shalom Maidenbaum, co-founder of Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, has dedicated much of his career to ensuring that homeowners across Nassau County pay fair

September 18, 2024

Health·Law·Nassau County·NY·Tax Law

Privileged Material Under Dispute in OneTaste Case

In the continuing saga of OneTaste, Paul Pelletier, OneTaste Counsel, filed a letter demanding the return of the stolen privileged document that the Government

September 13, 2024

Crime and Justice·Investigative·NY·Prosecutorial Misconduct

OneTaste Defendant Cherwitz Retains Renowned Law Firm Aidala, Bertuna & Kamin in High-Profile Federal Case

In a major development, Rachel Cherwitz, a co-defendant in a federal forced labor conspiracy case in the Eastern District of New York, has secured

September 11, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Prosecutorial Misconduct

A Tribute to a Media Legend: Nabil Ghali Honored by the General Intelligence Service

In a heartwarming ceremony held at the headquarters of Radio Belady 96.6 in Port Sudan, the General Intelligence Service paid tribute to Nabil Ghali,

September 3, 2024

Government·Philosophy & Religion·Sudan·Visual Arts·World News

MAGA has meltdown over Tim Walz’ son being proud of his father

by Laura Finley Like many others, I wept watching Vice-President candidate Tim Walz’s son Gus express his sheer admiration of his dad during the

August 26, 2024

Featured·News·Opinion

White Christian Nationalists are too similar the Taliban for America

by Patricia Ramsey Most Americans vilify the Taliban and are horrified at the draconian rules they impose on every resident and organization, especially their

August 26, 2024

Featured·News·Opinion·Politics

Utility companies deliberately maintain their heavy contribution to global warming, which increases our need for their services and grows their profits.

Dear editor, As the country and the rest of the world experience another year of scorching heat waves, private for-profit utility companies — who

August 14, 2024

Featured·Health·Local News·News

How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers

by Lawrence S. Wittner During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging

August 13, 2024

Environment·Featured·Government·Health·News·Politics

Questionable Judicial Grounds and Dubious Legal Practices – Unsettling Justice for Corporate America

Amid global challenges – pandemics, wars, and authoritarian regimes, accompanied by plummeting economies, bankrupt businesses, and fractured families – one certainty remains: lawyers profit.

August 5, 2024

Analysis·Business·Courts·Law·Opinion·Prosecutorial Misconduct·The Swamp

Governor Hochul Announces Nation-Leading Legislation to Restrict Addictive Social Media Feeds and Protect Kids Online

New York Attorney General Letitia James, Governor Kathy Hochul, and bill sponsors Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic today announced that nation-leading legislation

June 23, 2024

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FIREFIGHTERS SOUND THE ALARM: PROPOSED CHANGES TO FEDERAL OSHA REGULATIONS COULD HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND RESIDENTS’ PROPERTY TAXES

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) are expressing their serious concerns about proposed changes to federal Occupational Safety and Health

June 20, 2024

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BASEBALL’S ZANY ST. PAUL SAINTS

The International League’s new addition By Andrew Kulyk and Peter Farrell The St. Paul Saints are in Buffalo this week for a six game

June 19, 2024

Featured·Local News·News·Sports

OPINION: Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Seek Justice

BY: Brad Wolf On June 8th, 2024, in Hiroshima, Japan, The International People’s Tribunal On The 1945 Atomic Bombings met with the goal of holding the

June 17, 2024

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The Incredible Story of Discredible Matt Sandusky: The Evolution of a Liar’s Tall Tale

Editor’s note: Special credit goes to Mark Pendergrast’s forensic masterpiece The Most Hated Man in America: Jerry Sandusky and the Rush to Judgment, from

June 16, 2024

Crime and Justice·Featured·Judicial Corruption·News·Prosecutorial Misconduct

Attorney General James Recovers $50 Million from Crypto Firm Gemini for Defrauded Investors

New York Attorney General Letitia James today recovered approximately $50 million from the cryptocurrency platform Gemini Trust Company, LLC (Gemini) for more than

June 15, 2024

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OPINION: Lessons in Decency, Fathers to Children

BY: Wim Laven As a scientist who researches peace and conflict, I find it important to systematically approach questions and see where the evidence

June 15, 2024

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OPINION: Republican Hubris in Courting Black Voters

BY: Andrew Moss There’s a breathtaking hubris at work when a political party seeks to suppress the votes of an entire people, then claims

June 13, 2024

Politics

Understanding the Different Types of Contracts: A Beginner’s Guide

Contracts can seem intimidating, especially if you’re new to them. You need to to understand the types of contracts. You need this whether you’re

June 11, 2024

Arts & Culture·Business·Courts·Finance·Law

OPINION: Is It Time for The Gaza-Israel War to End? Evidently Not

Is It Time for This War to End? Evidently Not BY: Mel Gurtov In a major speech May 31, Pres. Biden offered a three-phase

June 11, 2024

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American Heart Association bestows highest award for meritorious community service

The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service, recognized the National Football League (NFL) with its Award of Meritorious Achievement Monday night.

June 11, 2024

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Ten Lives Club’s 4th Annual Kickball Tournament

Ten Lives Club Cat Adoption Group recently held their 4th Annual Kickball Tournament at Lackawanna Legends Baseball Field. At this event, there was a

June 8, 2024

News

Attorney General James Secures $350,000 from Long Island Nissan Dealers for Cheating Consumers

New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $350,000 from two Long Island Nissan dealerships, Route 112 Nissan and South Shore Nissan,

June 8, 2024

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Second Amendment Foundation Declares ‘We Will Defend Donald Trump’s Gun Rights!’

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has announced it will defend former President Donald Trump’s gun rights in the wake of his conviction in a

June 7, 2024

Politics

Senator Rob Ortt On Passage of Niagara County Big Game Rifle Hunting Bill

This week, Senate Bill S.8382 passed with a vote of 57-2, which allows for rifle hunting of big game in Niagara County. Currently, Niagara

June 6, 2024

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Biden-Harris administration publishes final management plan for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and NOAA Fisheries today released the final management plan and environmental assessment for the Northeast

June 5, 2024

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