Duty

Atlanta Residents Alert: Jury Duty Scam Resurfaces with New Tactics to Defraud Locals

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Residents in metro Atlanta counties, Fulton and Dekalb, are currently facing the resurgence of a convincing jury duty scam. This scheme involves callers who impersonate law enforcement officials, informing residents that they’ve missed jury duty and consequently have an outstanding arrest warrant. According to reports, individuals in the area received these alarming calls recently. Deanna Turner, a resident of Dekalb County, shared her unsettling experience after receiving such a call on a Wednesday morning. The caller, who identified himself as an officer from the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department, convincingly laid out … Read more

Chatham County Sheriff Issues Alert on Resurging Jury Duty Phone Scam

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PITTSBORO, N.C. — Authorities in Chatham County are alerting the public to a reemerging scam involving jury duty, where fraudsters exploit the sheriff’s office identity to create a sense of legitimacy. Deceptive callers are falsely using an official number and deputies’ names, claiming the victims have missed jury duty and threatening them with arrest unless they pay a fine immediately. Community members have reported receiving these alarming calls, during which the scammers assert that the target has neglected to show up to court and must remedy their failure by providing payment. These demands are often … Read more

Louisiana Residents Disclose Tips on Managing Jury Duty Responsibilities

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In Louisiana, the concept of jury duty often receives mixed feelings from its residents. Seen as a fundamental aspect of civic duty, serving on a jury ensures that the laws are applied fairly and justly across the community. Yet, many view this responsibility as an unwelcome burden, akin to a tedious day spent away from work and technology. Jury duty involves sitting in a large room, often without access to mobile phones, which limits entertainment and communication options. The silence prevails as participants, usually strangers to one another, await their potential selection. The scene is … Read more

From Voter to Convict: Rachel Henry’s Unlikely Jury Duty Summons Unveils Flaws in System

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — In a twist of bureaucratic oddity, Rachel Henry, a Phoenix woman convicted of a heinous crime, received a jury duty summons shortly after her sentencing. Henry, 27, was sentenced this February to three consecutive natural life terms for the murder of her three children in 2020. Henry had engaged with the electoral system legally prior to her conviction. Records indicate she registered to vote in October 2022. During her time in pre-trial detention, she exercised her voting rights in multiple elections, including the 2022 general election and the 2024 primary and general … Read more