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Derby Resident Narrowly Escapes Elaborate Jury Duty Scam in Sedgwick County

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Derby, KS – A Derby resident recently encountered a harrowing brush with fraud, narrowly escaping a sophisticated jury duty scam that has been making rounds in Sedgwick County. The scam involves callers posing as sheriff’s deputies, convincing unsuspecting victims that they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest. The Derby local, who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons, said the scammer was alarmingly convincing, complete with detailed knowledge of legal procedures and coercive tactics. The caller, who falsely identified himself as a Sedgwick County sheriff’s deputy, claimed that an … Read more

Chicago Alderman Convicted of Racketeering and Bribery Escapes Discipline Due to Powerful Connections

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Chicago, IL – Former attorney and Alderman Ed Burke, who was convicted of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion, is avoiding suspension despite his charges. The Illinois Supreme Court has yet to act on a petition for an interim suspension, as a majority of the court’s justices have recused themselves from the case. This has brought attention to the influence and power that the Burke family has had in the Illinois judiciary. Burke’s crimes involved a city hall shakedown scheme to benefit his law firm, Klafter & Burke. He allegedly blocked permits for companies that did … Read more

Controversial Auto Company A1’s Xclusive Auto Escapes Suspension After Judge’s Decision Sparks Outrage Among Truck Drivers

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A1’s Xclusive Auto, a towing company in Memphis, has recently been at the center of controversy. Despite facing previous controversies, the company’s 30-day suspension was overturned by a judge, allowing them to resume operations. This decision has stirred discontent among truck drivers, with one California man vowing never to return to Memphis after his experience with the company. Sevak Zadori, a truck driver, found himself in an 18-hour standoff with A1’s Xclusive Auto and captured the incident on video. Zadori recounted how he was waiting in his 18-wheeler for an appointment when … Read more

Former NFL Player Escapes Indictment on 2023 Kidnapping Charge: Mississippi Grand Jury’s Surprising Decision

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Ridgeland, Mississippi – Former NFL player Jerrell Powe will not face trial after a Mississippi grand jury decided not to indict him on a kidnapping charge. Powe, who was arrested in 2023, received notification from the Madison County district attorney’s office stating that the grand jury declined to issue an indictment. Details of the grand jury proceedings were not disclosed. The arrest took place in the Jackson suburb of Ridgeland when Powe and another individual were apprehended at a bank. The arrest came after a man claimed he had been abducted against his will in … Read more