Senior

Toronto Senior Narrowly Escapes Serious Fraud Attempt With ‘Emergency Scam’

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London, Ontario – A senior in Ontario was targeted by what fraud experts refer to as the “emergency scam,” a scheme that preys on individuals by creating a fake crisis to exploit their emotions and convince them to transfer money without questioning the story. Tom Szczesniak, a 76-year-old resident of Toronto, was almost scammed when he received a phone call from someone claiming to be a lawyer named “Alan Miller.” The caller informed Szczesniak that his son had been in a car accident, but assured him that his son was okay. The scammer proceeded to … Read more

Longtime North Carolina Judge Announces Transition to Senior Status at Federal Appellate Court, Opening Vacancy

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Circuit Judge Jim Wynn of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has announced his decision to transition to senior status, reducing his role on the federal appellate court. Having served on the court since 2010, Wynn’s move to senior status will create a vacancy on the 15-member appeals court. Details regarding the specific date of this transition have not yet been disclosed. When judges choose senior status, they can opt for a reduced caseload while still receiving their salary as an annuity. Wynn, a native of Martin County, North Carolina, is … Read more

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening Senior Federal Judge and Wife

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Orlando, Florida – A 24-year-old man from Boynton Beach has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening a senior federal judge and his wife. The sentencing was carried out by Middle District of Florida Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr., who also imposed a three-year probation period on the perpetrator, Jeziah Guagno. Guagno’s guilty plea stems from his involvement in mailing a handwritten threatening letter to U.S. District Judge Harvey Erwin Schlesinger, 83, who presides over the Middle District of Florida. The incident occurred in May 2021, and Guagno faced … Read more

Senior Judge Karen Henderson: A Key Figure in the Trump Court Hearing and Beyond

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WASHINGTON, DC – Senior Judge Karen Henderson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has become the center of attention as she navigates a high-profile case that could have implications for the entire judiciary system. As the longest serving jurist on the panel and the sole Republican appointee among her colleagues, the decisions she makes in this case will be closely scrutinized and could set a precedent for other judges, including those on the Supreme Court. Henderson’s skepticism of former President Donald Trump’s actions during the 2020 presidential election has … Read more