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Virginia Beach Officials Urge Residents to Confirm Validity of Jury Duty Questionnaires Amid Rising Scam Concerns

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Virginia Beach, Va. — The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the city’s Circuit Court, is alerting residents to verify the authenticity of recently mailed jury duty questionnaires. Officials emphasize that these notices are genuine and not a scam. The Sheriff’s Office reported that the circuit court has implemented a new system for managing jury duty. This system incorporates a dedicated phone line, 757-384-5545, and an email address, vbjuryroom@gmail.com, for inquiries. Residents receiving the mailed notification should understand that it is not an actual summons for jury duty, but rather a questionnaire. This must … Read more

Beware! Jury Duty Phone Scam Targeting Local Residents—Court Officials Issue Warning

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Residents of Madison and Bond counties are being warned about a fraudulent jury duty scam that has recently surfaced. The Office of the Chief Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit reports that numerous citizens have received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming they missed jury duty. Officials emphasize that these calls are part of a scam. Typically, official jury duty notifications are mailed directly to individuals rather than communicated over the phone or through emails. The court and sheriff’s office do not make calls about missed jury duties, according to court authorities. … Read more

Texas Court Upholds $21.3 Million Verdict for Wronged Former Police Officer, Rejecting Appeals from Local Officials

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QUITMAN, Texas — A federal judge has upheld a substantial jury award of $21.3 million for Terry Bevill, a former police officer who was found to have been wrongfully terminated and arrested. The ruling came after a trio of local officials—a judge, a prosecutor, and the sheriff—sought to overturn the jury’s decision from September 2024. In a ruling issued on Monday, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant determined that the defendants did not present sufficient reasons to invalidate the jury’s verdict. The case underscores significant allegations of public corruption within the small community of Quitman, located … Read more

Federal Grand Jury Launches Investigation into Allegations of 2016 Election Conspiracy Involving Obama Administration Officials

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a grand jury investigation into allegations that former officials from the Obama administration engaged in conspiratorial activities related to the 2016 presidential election. This move marks a significant development in ongoing inquiries into the actions of government officials during that contentious election period. The inquiry is reportedly centered around claims that certain officials involved in the Obama administration acted unlawfully in their efforts to investigate Donald Trump’s campaign, which has raised questions about the integrity of the election process and the actions of federal agencies at … Read more