Jury

Waldo County Grand Jury Issues Multiple Indictments Spanning Theft, Assault, and Drug Charges

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BELFAST, Maine — A Waldo County grand jury issued a series of indictments on March 20-21, implicating multiple residents in a range of criminal activities spanning from drug offenses to violent crimes. Kathleen A. Winslow, 39, from Swanville, faces charges for unlawful possession of controlled substances as of December 22. Scott A. Clark, accused on two counts of gross sexual assault in Prospect, is dated for incidents on March 1 and September 1, 2019. In theft and deception related charges, Nicholas A. Parker, 37, of Belmont, was indicted for theft by deception and home repair … Read more

Justice Denied: Blind Lawyer Sues After Being Excluded from Brooklyn Jury Duty Over Inability to View Evidence

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — A blind attorney’s dismissal from jury duty due to his inability to view video evidence has sparked a lawsuit challenging how the New York judicial system accommodates jurors with disabilities. Albert Elia, who is fully blind, was removed from his grand jury duty after just two days despite using a guide dog and specialized technology to assist him in his daily functions. Elia claims that this exclusion not only disrupted his civil duties but also highlighted significant accessibility issues within the judicial process. Elia was eager to participate in the grand jury, … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Perjury Trial of Former Homicide Detectives

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Philadelphia, PA — A mixed verdict concluded the perjury trial of three former Philadelphia homicide detectives accused of misconduct in a historic re-trial case. The allegations included fabricating a murder confession and planting evidence associated with the Anthony Wright case from 2016. At the trial’s culmination, the jury presented a divided conclusion. While all three detectives were acquitted of perjury related to the alleged coercion and falsification of evidence, the results diverged on other serious charges. Martin Devlin, one of the accused, was exonerated on all counts, leaving the courtroom without any charges. His attorney, … Read more

Connecticut Citizens on Alert: Rising Scam Involving False Jury Duty Notices, Officials Issue Warning

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Hartford, CT — Residents across Connecticut are being warned by the state’s Department of Consumer Protection about a new scam involving fake jury duty notices. According to authorities, scammers are contacting individuals via phone, falsely claiming that they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine or face arrest. This deceitful scheme is leveraged to extract personal information such as Social Security numbers and credit card details or to coerce victims into making direct payments. Scammers often pose as law enforcement officers or court officials to enhance their credibility, thereby putting additional pressure on … Read more