Erie

$100 Million Verdict Challenged: Erie County and Deputies Dispute Excessive Force Award in Inmate’s 2012 Death

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Buffalo, NY — Attorneys representing Erie County and several deputies from the Holding Center are contesting a $100 million jury verdict awarded for the 2012 death of inmate Richard Metcalf Jr. The legal team has cited procedural mishaps and a judicial censure as key elements influencing their challenge. The monumental verdict was handed down in April following allegations of excessive use of force that allegedly led to Metcalf’s death. Metcalf died on November 30, 2012, two days after deputies reportedly forcibly removed him from his cell, using restraint techniques that included a spit mask tied … Read more

Beware of Scam Targeting Jurors in Erie County Courthouse as New Trial Term Begins

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Erie, Pennsylvania – As jury trials begin at the Erie County Courthouse this month, authorities are warning the public about a new scam targeting individuals summoned for jury duty. Impersonating officials from the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling residents from a spoofed number and falsely claiming that they have failed to report for jury duty. The scammers then demand the payment of a fine, purportedly refundable upon receipt. Bob Catalde, the district court administrator for the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, revealed that the scammer manipulates caller identification, making the calls appear … Read more