Wednesday, November 7, 2007 By Jim O'Hare Staff writer Post Standard Jurors who found teacher Albert Scerbo guilty of molesting one of his students offered conflicting testimony in court today about how they reached that verdict. One juror, Shelly McGraw, said she was convinced to convict Scerbo based on information shared during deliberations by two other jurors … [Read more...] about Judge hears from jurors in sex abuse trial
Kathy Hill runs in Marine Corps Marathon Cheered on by Olympian Billy Mills
Tsha’Honnonyendakwa News By Shirley Hill This Fall on October 28th, 2007, Kathy Lewis and Team Running Strong participated in the 31st Annual Marine Corps Marathon which started in Arlington, VA and ended in Washington D.C. Running Strong is about the daily miracles in Indian country. Despite the tremendous odds, our Indian-led programs are making a brighter future for some … [Read more...] about Kathy Hill runs in Marine Corps Marathon Cheered on by Olympian Billy Mills
Prosecutor calls jurors’ comments ‘common sense’
Assistant District Attorney Gary Dawson objects to a new trial for Albert Scerbo. By Michele Reaves Staff writer Post Standard Comments made by two educators during jury deliberations are not grounds to grant an Onondaga Nation School teacher a new trial, according to a prosecutor. If the jurors told others on the panel that Albert Scerbo knew he was doing something … [Read more...] about Prosecutor calls jurors’ comments ‘common sense’
Convicted teacher’s court date postponed
By Michele Reaves Staff writer Post Standard Today's court appearance for the Onondaga Nation School teacher convicted of sexually abusing a first-grade pupil has been postponed. Judge William Walsh postponed the court date until he could read motions from attorneys on both sides of Albert Scerbo's case, said Barry Weiss, speaking for the district attorney's office. … [Read more...] about Convicted teacher’s court date postponed
New Onondaga Nation Blog
Nyaweñha Skä•noñh, Welcome to the Onondaga Nation blog. This blog will be collaborative effort from different voices from the people at the Onondaga Nation. We will hopefully share a lit bit of why we love to call Onondaga home. It seemed appropriate to think of the beginning of this journey as being able to share the idea of “walking in someone’s moccasins” by … [Read more...] about New Onondaga Nation Blog
Scerbo seeks retrial, says jurors added own info
By Michele Reaves And Jim O'Hara Staff writers Post Standard A lawyer for an Onondaga Nation School teacher claims his client was wrongly convicted of sexual abuse by a jury that considered the professional expertise of two of its members. The two jurors, who were educators, told the other men and women that Albert Scerbo had to know he was doing something wrong … [Read more...] about Scerbo seeks retrial, says jurors added own info
Land rights suit argued in court
Lawyers for Onondagas, state spar over whether the case should be dismissed. By Mike McAndrew Staff writer - Syracuse Post-Standard OAlbany- In a courtroom packed with Onondaga Nation members and their supporters, Senior U.S. District Judge Lawrence Kahn reserved decision Thursday on New York's request to dismiss the Onondaga land rights suit. Lawyers for the state … [Read more...] about Land rights suit argued in court