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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

Jury Awards Over $2 Million in Damages to Family of Homeless Man Fatally Shot by Deputy Sheriff Near Capitol

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Honolulu, HI – A significant verdict has been returned in the case of a homeless man who lost his life following an encounter with a deputy sheriff at the Capitol. A jury in Honolulu awarded the family of the deceased over $2 million in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death. The man, identified as Mykal M. Dung, was killed in February 2020. His tragic death occurred when a deputy sheriff shot him at close range during an altercation at the State Capitol. Details from the court documents reveal that Dung was unarmed at the time of … Read more

Former Kentucky Sheriff Faces Court in High-Profile Judge Murder Case

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WHITESBURG, Ky. — A former Kentucky sheriff, charged with the murder of a district judge, is set to appear for an arraignment this Monday. The hearing follows a recent indictment by a grand jury, which charged him with the murder of a public official in an incident that has shaken the local community. Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 43, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused in the killing of Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins, which occurred within the judge’s own office. Stines, who was serving as the county sheriff at the time of the alleged … Read more