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Monthly Archives: September 2013

Doctor facing sex crimes charges

By Gary E. Gerson |

A Pennsylvania physician is facing sexual assault charges after he allegedly accosted two of his female patients. The man, a 59-year-old doctor from Fox Chapel, had been facing allegations from four women, but two of the supposed victims withdrew their claims. Defense attorneys are thus attempting to discredit the other two women, who may have nefarious… Read More »

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Man accused of sending empty boxes to buyers

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A 28-year-old financial analyst from Pittsburgh is facing charges for fraud after he reportedly fleeced scores of buyers out of computer purchases on eBay. The man may have made tens of thousands of dollars through the process, during which he allegedly sold computers and then sent buyers the empty boxes. Authorities say the man could have… Read More »

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Man charged with woman’s strangulation death

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A 33-year-old man Allegheny County man is facing serious charges after a incident that left a woman dead. The man, who has mounted a criminal defense in the case, was officially charged in mid-August with the death of his girlfriend, who appeared to have been strangled. Attorneys in the case say the man intends to plead… Read More »

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Cyber-bullying could become a crime

By Gary E. Gerson |

Cyber-bullying has been a hot topic in public health and education communities during recent years, as an increasing number of teens take their own lives or suffer serious psychological effects because of the actions of their tormentors. After one Pennsylvania teen committed suicide by walking in front of a tractor-trailer, it was discovered that… Read More »

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Backlog reduction benefits criminal defendants

By Gary E. Gerson |

Four years ago, the Allegheny County criminal charge backlog had added up to nearly 15,000 cases. Now, the region is improving its dedication to timely criminal proceedings by setting aside special courtrooms three times each week to handle minor cases. The new system has cut the waiting time from charge to disposition of minor crimes from… Read More »

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Allentown man arrested for 50 sex crimes

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An Allentown, Pennsylvania, man is facing sex crimes charges after authorities reportedly found hundreds of child pornography files on his personal computer. The man, who is also accused of taping a sexual assault on a minor, is charged with 50 counts of possession of child pornography, along with indecent assault, disseminating photographs of sex acts and… Read More »

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