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Attorneys: Juror's 'terrifying' comments should result in acquittal or new trial for Peter Gerace
Sep 4, 2025 - Us
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Defense attorneys for the convicted owner of Pharaoh's Gentlemen's Club are hinging much of their argument for an acquittal or new trial on comments made by the jury foreman in a public interview, and contradicting or false testimony by government witnesses. After a two-month trial last year, and two days after [...]

Court hearing postponed in King Center Charter School controversy
Sep 4, 2025 - Us
BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) — A court hearing aimed at resolving a dispute involving leadership at King Center Charter School was postponed Thursday morning after three of the school's top administrators were abruptly removed by the institution's board of trustees in June. The hearing was initially thought to be a lengthy one to help decide the [...]
First they came for Netflix passwords. Now, some free Amazon deliveries are ending
Sep 4, 2025 - Us
Starting Oct. 1, Prime members will no longer be able to share their free shipping perk through Prime Invitee.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Orchard Park Police Department and town
Sep 4, 2025 - Us
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The family of James Cushman, a man shot and killed by Orchard Park Police, is now suing the department and the town. The lawsuit claims officers used excessive force during a mental health call which led to Cushman's death. The 57-page court filing obtained by WIVB News 4 outlines what [...]
Sex offender admits to possession of child pornography
Sep 4, 2025 - Us
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A level three sex offender from Niagara County pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after being convicted of attempted sexual abuse over nine years ago, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. In June 2016, James Lajoie, 30, of Appleton, N.Y. was convicted of attempted sexual abuse and sentenced to three [...]