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Nassau County Stands Firm, Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Mask Mandate Ban

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Mineola, N.Y. — Nassau County is embroiled in a legal battle as it seeks the dismissal of a lawsuit that challenges its recent decision to ban masks in certain public settings. The county argues that this legal challenge lacks merit and that they possess the authority to enforce public health regulations as deemed necessary. In January, local officials enacted an executive order prohibiting the enforcement of mask mandates by schools and businesses, arguing that such decisions should be left to the discretion of individuals and not mandated by the state or local governments. This move … Read more

Nassau County Officials Alert Public to Jury Duty Scam Calls Threatening Arrest

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Nassau County, Florida — Local authorities are issuing an urgent alert about a phone scam in which individuals, impersonating court officials, are threatening residents with arrest unless they pay for supposed missed jury duties. The Nassau County Clerk of Court’s Office has highlighted an alarming rise in these fraudulent activities over the past week. Mitch Keiter, Chief of Staff and Operations at the Clerk’s Office, stated that the callers cunningly use the names of actual court staff to enhance the credibility of their demands, thereby deceiving the recipients into believing the call is legitimate. These … Read more

Jury Votes for Death Sentence in High-Profile Nassau County Police Murder Case

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Nassau County, FL — A Nassau County jury recommended the death penalty for Patrick McDowell, a decision finalized after his guilty plea in the killing of Deputy Joshua Moyers during a 2021 traffic stop. The sentencing is scheduled for this Wednesday. The jury, comprising 11 members, reached a consensus on the death penalty for McDowell in May, following his admission of guilt in a courtroom dramatic moment. The incident, which occurred during a routine traffic stop in 2021, has lingered in the community’s memory as a poignant reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face. … Read more

Nassau County Jury Selection for Patrick McDowell’s Sentencing Trial Sets Stage for Life or Death Decision

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Nassau County, Florida – The sentencing trial of Patrick McDowell continues in Nassau County as jury selection resumes. Once a jury is selected, these individuals will determine whether McDowell should be sentenced to death or receive a life sentence for the killing of Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers. McDowell had previously pleaded guilty to shooting Deputy Moyers during a traffic stop in September 2021, which tragically resulted in Moyers’ death a few days later. Now, the focus is on finding the appropriate jury to make the final decision. Jury selection began on Friday and is … Read more