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Thursday, April 04, 2013  A local attorney who is well-known for his television commercials will spend time in prison after admitting he had child pornography on his computers.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Local attorney Martin J. Rothschild is facing scrutiny in a child pornography investigation.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  State Police searched the office and Manlius home of local attorney Martin Rothschild on Tuesday. Investigators removed several computers and electronic devices.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  While one Central New Yorker spent the day delivering Valentine's telegrams another is advertising their divorce related services.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Voting rights groups are concerned about potential problems at the polls in key states.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Authorities say a lawyer employed by a federal court in Syracuse has been suspended after pleading guilty to molesting a 10-year-old boy.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  An East Syracuse man is facing a harassment charge after State Police say he threatened a lawyer.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Neighbors in Geneva aren't sure why their small Finger Lakes city will host an announcement by Bernie Fine's wife.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  A local attorney and garage owner are accused of defrauding the court.

Monday, November 28, 2011  What is the legal responsibility of an adult who may suspect a child is being abused to report it?

Sunday, November 27, 2011  CNYcentral went to the Fine home on Sunday and no one was there. Meantime, defense lawyers released a new statement saying they will not comment on any stories relating to the sexual molestation accusations against Bernie Fine.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Corporation Counsel Juanita Perez Williams is resigning from her job.

Friday, February 04, 2011  A lawyer who was convicted of having sex with a client in exchange for his professional services has been suspended from practicing law for one year.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  A Syracuse-area lawyer faces up to three to nine years in state prison for stealing more than $750,000 from clients and not reporting the extra income on his tax returns.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  The chief judge of New York's courts implemented a new rule Wednesday requiring every lawyer handling a foreclosure to sign a form verifying that all paperwork in the case is accurate.