Jury

Jury to Resume Deliberations in Daniel Penny Chokehold Case Linked to NYC Subway Incident

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NEW YORK — The jury will reconvene on Wednesday to continue deliberations in the high-profile trial of Daniel Penny, who stands accused in the death of Jordan Neely last year on a New York City subway. The case has attracted significant public attention due to the circumstances surrounding Neely’s death, spotlighting issues of public safety and intervention in the city’s subway system. Daniel Penny, a former Marine, was involved in a fatal incident that occurred when he applied a chokehold to Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who was reportedly shouting and begging for … Read more

Jury Decides: Giuliani to Pay $150 Million to Election Workers for Defamation Claims

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In a groundbreaking legal decision on Thursday, a jury in New York awarded almost $150 million to two election workers who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, former President Donald Trump’s attorney, for falsely accusing them of fraud during the 2020 presidential election. The substantial sum highlights the gravity of accusations against Giuliani and underscores the ongoing repercussions of the 2020 election disputes. Shaye Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, became central figures in 2020 election conspiracy theories after Giuliani and others claimed they engaged in fraudulent activities while counting votes in Fulton County, … Read more

Beware of Fake Sheriff Calls: Harris County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Scam

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Houston, Texas – Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is warning residents about a new scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to demand money for supposedly missed jury duty. This deceitful scheme exploits fears of legal repercussions, as the scammers intimidate victims with arrest threats unless they pay fines urgently. Scammers are contacting people through unsolicited calls or texts, claiming that they have missed jury duty and must immediately pay a fine to avoid arrest. These fraudulent calls are persuasive, using fear to pressure individuals into transferring money or divulging sensitive personal information. HCSO has … Read more

Clinton County Sheriff Alerts Public to Emerging Jury Duty Scam Threat

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Plattsburgh, NY – Authorities in Clinton County are alerting residents to a sophisticated new scam involving jury duty, where scammers posing as law enforcement officials are deceiving people into paying fines to avoid fictitious arrest warrants. Officials have observed an uptick in reports from citizens who have been contacted via phone by individuals claiming to represent the local sheriff’s department. These scammers typically tell potential victims that they have failed to appear for jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. They then instruct the person to pay a so-called “fine” … Read more