Author Archives: Rick Lee

About Rick Lee

Rick Lee is a veteran courthouse reporter for the York Daily Record/Sunday News. Contact him at rlee@ydr.com or call 495-1782.

Coverage of the homicide trial of Brian Hummert

Click here for live courtroom coverage of the retrial of Brian Hummert, accused of killing his wife Charlene in 2004.

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Rebert credits the late Judge “Bud” Blakey with saving his legal career

Recalling the passing this week of former York County Judge Albert “Bud” Blakey, Stan Rebert, former York County District Attorney, focused on Blakey’s legal representation of him when he was called before the state disciplinary board. Rebert had been accused … Continue reading

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Maryland court rules pit bulls are inherently dangerous

While finding Chester Little’s pit bulls were dangerous, Judge Craig T. Trebilcock pointedly declined last month to rule that pit bulls are an inherently dangerous breed. Trebilcock said, despite “too many” stories of pit bulls attacking children, his ruling was limited … Continue reading

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Nice shoes, guy

I’ve got to applaud those York County men who will don feminine footwear next week to sashay, saunter and possibly stumble through the city streets to support a national endeavor to eliminate rape and sexual violence against women and children. … Continue reading

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From “purgatory” to “the land of opportunity”

Severin Fayerman described the sights, sounds and smells of Auschwitz, where he was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II as “purgatory.” Now 90, Fayerman said he was one of 700 prisoners forced into labor at the infamous death … Continue reading

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Youth Aid Panels need volunteers

The York County Juvenile Probation Department is seeking volunteers for its Youth Aid Panel Program. The court-sanctioned panels are made up of community members who interview first-time youthful offenders charged with summary and misdemeanor violations in an attempt to dispense … Continue reading

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Will life go on for juvenile lifers?

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear argument March 20 in two cases over life without parole sentences for juvenile killers. According to briefs filed in those cases, there are 73 people serving life sentences in the United States for murders … Continue reading

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So, you think your ARD case was expunged?

Daily Record reporter Emily Opilo was working on a story about York city council members with criminal backgrounds. Emily apparently has become the go-to reporter for people snitching on office holders with something to hide in their backgrounds. I had … Continue reading

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I’m sorry, Aunt Lilly

I’m sorry for calling you a killer all of these years. I was writing a story recently about the murder arraignment of a woman accused of  fatally dosing her grandmother’s chili with morphine to cover the fact, police say, she had … Continue reading

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How to look up bad guys, that creepy neighbor or your daughter’s new boyfriend.

For years, I have a provided a free service to family, friends and co-workers running criminal background checks. It’s about time you all learn to do it by yourselves. It’s not that difficult. Get on your computer, iPad, SmartPhone or … Continue reading

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