http://www.lockportjournal.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:20:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_286212018.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_286212018.html After months of back-and-forth with the Erie County district attorney’s office, Stephen Shepherd pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree manslaughter for killing his wife in May. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:42:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_282224253.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_282224253.html Parents facing charges in connection with the death of their 13-month-old daughter will be back in Niagara County Court on Friday. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_246000608.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_246000608.html A city man charged in connection with the death of his 13-month-old daughter had his motion to dismiss the case denied in Niagara County Court on Wednesday. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:15:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_233021450.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_233021450.html After reiterating his innocence following a brief court appearance, Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane became emotional as he made the short walk back to his lawyer’s office Thursday. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:17:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_232031935.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_232031935.html The oldest of three varsity baseball players who were charged in connection with an alleged hazing on a Wilson school bus last year was sentenced in secret Tuesday night at Wilson Town Court. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_230002519.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_230002519.html A city man charged in connection with the death of his 13-month-old daughter appeared Monday in Niagara County Court. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_208235314.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_208235314.html Two parents charged in connection with the death of their 13-month-old daughter appeared Monday in Niagara County Court. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:50:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_180215051.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_180215051.html The trial in the case against two Wilson High School students facing charges in connection with an alleged hazing on a school bus continued Monday night behind closed doors. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:36:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_180213814.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_180213814.html Attorneys for suspended Falls Police Officer Ryan Warme will renew their calls for two trials for their client when they appear later today in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge High Scott at U.S. District Court in Buffalo. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_161011541.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_161011541.html A trial date of June 27 has been set for two of the three former Wilson Central School varsity baseball players charged in connection with an alleged hazing incident. Fri, 29 May 2009 02:32:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_149023159.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_149023159.html Prior bad acts or alleged acts of the past cannot be used in the trial of former Wilson High School baseball coaches William Atlas and Thomas Baia. Tue, 26 May 2009 21:43:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_146214643.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_146214643.html A City Court judge levied fines exceeding $18,000 on an errant property owner after a trial at which neither she nor her attorney were present. Tue, 19 May 2009 22:42:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_139224158.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_139224158.html The 13-month case concerning three former Wilson Central School varsity baseball players has been adjourned again, but the end may be in sight. The state police investigation into the state police investigation might take a little longer, however. Tue, 12 May 2009 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_132210625.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_132210625.html A former special education teacher accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student under the age of 17 will have his case heard by a grand jury. Thu, 07 May 2009 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_127015315.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/courts/local_story_127015315.html A retired Lockport police captain was sentenced Wednesday to two years probation after pleading guilty in federal court to transporting a local massage parlor employee across state lines.