"We can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of a criminal investigation until such a time as a person is charged with a crime," said Hamburg Police Chief Gregory G. Wickett.
Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III used very similar language when asked about an investigation.
"We neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of an investigation until such time as someone has been charged with a crime," Sedita said.
The wording is a bit awkward, but we'll update as more information becomes available.The Patrick Kane investigation is a rape investigation.
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) August 6, 2015
To be clear: Kane still is being investigated and no charges have been filed. Info in this and previous tweet from law-enforcement source.
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) August 6, 2015
[Buffalo News]However, there is a belief from multiple sources Kane might turn himself in as early as today.
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) August 6, 2015