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Owensboro Police Alert: Scammers Falsely Claiming Outstanding Warrants, Demand Payment

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OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Owensboro Police Department is alerting residents to a deceptive scheme involving scammers who impersonate law enforcement officers to demand money. The fraudsters falsely claim that the individual has an outstanding arrest warrant and that an immediate payment is required to avoid detention. This scam typically involves phone calls where the scammer insists on a quick payment to resolve an alleged legal issue. In response, local authorities have emphasized that the police department does not request payments or personal information over the telephone to clear warrants. Officials have advised the public to … Read more

Jury Awards $1.1 Million in Defamation Case to Drag Performer Falsely Accused of Indecency

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COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — A drag performer in Idaho was awarded over $1.1 million in a defamation case against a blogger who falsely accused him of indecent exposure during a public performance. On Friday, following a five-day trial and roughly three and a half hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict in favor of the performer, delivering a pivotal decision on the consequences of defamation through social media. The case centered around Eric Posey, a resident of Post Falls, who took legal action after blogger Summer Bushnell claimed he had exposed himself during … Read more

Philadelphia Man Convicted of Medicaid Fraud After Falsely Claiming Home Care for Hospitalized Patient

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Philadelphia man has been convicted of Medicaid fraud and related crimes after falsely claiming to have provided home care for his mother-in-law. The fraudulent activities resulted in the Medicaid program paying over $4,200 for services that were never rendered. The verdict was delivered by a Montgomery County jury following two days of testimony regarding the defendant, Felipe L. Santos, and his deceitful actions between October 2020 and May 2021. Santos, 30, was found guilty of four counts of Medicaid fraud, four counts of tampering with public records, and theft by deception, … Read more

Man Falsely Identified as Suspect, Tased in Hospital: Lawsuit Targets City of Bolivar and Police Officers

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Bolivar and two Bolivar police officers after a man claims he was tased and handcuffed during a visit to Bolivar General Hospital. Cameron Woods, 23, stated that he went to the hospital’s emergency room on December 16, 2022, due to difficulty breathing. However, his choice of clothing – a white hoodie, blue pants, and black shoes – inadvertently led to a life-changing incident. Woods alleged that he was taken to an X-ray room where, without any warning, he was tased and subdued. The … Read more