Sean Mickey

Buffalo, Rochester

Investigative Reporter at WGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Investigative Reporter for Buffalo’s @WGRZ • 2024 duPont-Columbia Finalist • St. Bonaventure University Alum • [email protected]

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Video reveals Erie Sheriff's official in hit-and-run crashes

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — 2 On Your Side Investigates has obtained video appearing to show the series of hit-and-run crashes involving an Erie County Sheriff’s Official. Daniel “D.J.” Granville, chief of narcotics and intelligence, damaged eight vehicles last April. The video was first published by The Buffalo News. Granville does not appear to have been given a sobriety test. He was ticketed for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. He later paid a $150 fine for jaywalking.
Buffalo man who assaulted police officer on Jan 6. pardoned by President Trump

Jan 21, 2025 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo man who admitted to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 insurrection was released on Monday evening from federal prison after receiving a pardon. Thomas Sibick, 39, was sentenced to 50 months in prison and incarcerated at FCI Elkton in Ohio. He pleaded guilty to one felony count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and one misdemeanor count of theft.
Buffalo soccer group lobbying for public funding of new stadium

Nov 29, 2024 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Despite initial talk of private investment and crowdfunding, Buffalo Pro Soccer is seeking the assistance of taxpayer dollars to help fund construction of a new soccer-specific stadium. Documents obtained and reviewed by 2 On Your Side Investigates show Club President Peter Marlette Jr. entered into an agreement with Upstate Strategic Advisors to lobby Empire State Development and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
‘Disclose the files’: Court allows media to advocate for release of Buffalo Diocese docs

Oct 2, 2024 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A downstate judge ruled Tuesday that the court will consider arguments by news organizations that secret files of the Buffalo Diocese should be released. Last year, the diocese filed a lawsuit in court attempting to prevent the New York State Attorney General’s Office from releasing to the public documents it subpoenaed as part of its investigation.
NY Catholic bishops could tap into billions for ‘global’ sex abuse settlement

Aug 23, 2024 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the future of six Catholic dioceses in New York remain clouded by bankruptcies brought on by thousands of lawsuits from people who say they were sexually abused as children by clergy, a statewide settlement that would tap into a multi-billion-dollar revenue source appears to be under consideration. Such a “global” settlement – which would likely need to be approved by Cardinal Timothy M.
City of Tonawanda police chief will not be disciplined for using excessive force, despite recommendation by AG's office

Aug 8, 2024 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Despite a recommendation by the New York State Attorney General, the City of Tonawanda Chief of Police will not be disciplined for excessive force. Documents obtained by 2 On Your Side Investigates show the city disagreed with the AG’s determination that Chief Robert Clontz improperly arrested two boys and used excessive force when he put a teenager in a chokehold, displaying poor decision-making.
Allegations involving Buffalo priest investigated by DA’s office

Jul 24, 2024 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is looking into sexual misconduct allegations involving a Buffalo Catholic priest. On Tuesday, the Diocese of Buffalo announced its internal review board substantiated claims against Rev. Joseph Rogliano. He was accused of engaging in acts of sexual misconduct with adults. The DA’s office will determine if the reported conduct is criminal and within the statute of limitations, a spokesperson tells 2 On Your Side Investigates.
Federal government opposing motions to take death penalty off the table for Payton Gendron

Jul 19, 2024 | wgrz.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The federal government has filed two responses opposing motions by Payton Gendron's attorneys to take the death penalty off the table in connection to the Tops mass shooting that happened on May 14, 2022. The attorneys for Gendron, who was convicted of killing 10 people, argued he shouldn't be sentenced to death because of his age. The government disagreed and said he should be eligible. They also opposed a request for an evidentiary hearing. A judge must now rule on the issue.
Aquarium of Niagara cited for critical violation following injury to grey seal

May 20, 2024 | wkbw.com | Sean Mickey

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Inspectors with the United States Department of Agriculture issued a critical violation to the Aquarium of Niagara following the injury of a grey seal. The April report, obtained by the 7 News I-Team, says “Medusa” was hauled out of the water for a training session and a rock from the back wall of her primary enclosure fell on her, breaking a bone and causing her to lose a nail on her right front flipper. The incident occurred in August 2023.
'We're not going to stop': Legal action stemming from 5/14 continues

May 14, 2024 | wkbw.com | Sean Mickey

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two years following the racially motivated Buffalo mass shooting, both criminal and civil legal action continues in the courtroom. “The social media platforms, the firearms industry, they're putting profits over public safety," said attorney John Elmore, who represents both survivors and the family members of victims.