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St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Cracks Down on Jury Duty No-Shows, Issuing Bench Warrants and Fines

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. – Residents of St. John the Baptist Parish are being urged by the local sheriff’s office not to overlook their summons for jury duty. Failure to appear has resulted in the district court issuing bench warrants on Thursday morning. In recent weeks, the parish has been instructed to apprehend individuals who have neglected to fulfill their jury duty obligations. Those found in contempt of court could face a fine of $50. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is emphasizing the importance of responding to jury duty summons … Read more

Shocking Courtroom Chaos: Violent Felon Leaps Over Bench and Assaults Judge in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS — In a startling incident captured by court cameras, a convicted felon attacked a judge during his sentencing hearing in Clark County District Court. Deobra Redden, 30, leapt over the bench and aggressively pushed Judge Mary Kay Holthus against the wall, leading to a scuffle between Redden and court officials. The altercation resulted in one court official receiving treatment at a local hospital. As a result of his violent outburst, Redden will face new charges of battery and battery against a protected person in court on Thursday. According to a statement by Court … Read more