LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A Dansville man facing over a dozen charges for allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old has switched his defense attorneys and his case is heading to trial. Last June, Lance Riley, 39, was arrested for felony Rape Second Degree and felony Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree and numerous other charges. On Tuesday Judge Robert Wiggins, granted Riley a rare request to switch attorneys. Riley requested a change of attorneys … [Read more...]
Alleged Caledonia Boy Scout Predator Weighs State and Federal Prosecution
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Daniel Fisher, the former Assistant Caledonia Boy Scout Leader charged with multiple sex offenses concerning child pornography, made his first appearance in Livingston County Court, where the District Attorney's office laid out a potential plea deal. According to Assistant District Attorney Joshua Tonra, Daniel Fisher, 26, has been charged with Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, an E felony, Promoting a Sexual … [Read more...]
Day 2: Social Services Officials Take Stand in Welfare Fraud Trial
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Assistant District Attorney Josh Tonra called the last of his witnesses on Tuesday as he charged hard into the second day of testimony in a heated Welfare Fraud trial against Michele Duryea, represented by defense attorney Daniel Magill. Duryea is accused of intentionally omitting her boyfriend, Eric Buchinger, as an income provider when he allegedly did live with and provide for her at Hunts-Hollow Road in the town of … [Read more...]