Tactics

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Targeting Citizens with Impersonation Tactics

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Chatham County, Georgia, law enforcement officials are alerting residents about a new jury duty scam involving impersonation of deputies. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office reported that numerous citizens received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency and demanding payments related to missed jury duty. Authorities emphasized that the scammers often use the names of actual sheriff’s deputies to lend credibility to their deceit. The callers typically instruct victims to send money or risk facing arrest, instilling fear among those contacted. Officials want to remind the public that legitimate jury duty communications will … Read more

Judicial Critique: Another Judge Takes Aim at Habba’s Legal Tactics

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A New Jersey judge has once again criticized attorney Alina Habba for her courtroom conduct, marking another chapter in the ongoing legal challenges involving former President Donald Trump. The latest rebuke occurred during a hearing tied to Trump’s civil fraud case, where Habba represents the former president. Judge Arthur Engoron expressed frustration with Habba’s lack of thorough preparation and her tendency to push aggressive arguments that some have deemed tangential to the case at hand. This incident is part of a series of judicial admonishments directed at Habba, highlighting concerns over her approach in various … Read more

Justice of the Peace Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Death Threat in Coercive Tactics

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Coryell, Texas — A federal civil rights lawsuit has been launched against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin amid alarming allegations that he issued a death threat during a legal proceeding. The complaint was filed by Coby Wiebe, who claims that Franklin acted beyond his judicial authority when he allegedly made the threat, stating that “dead men can’t testify” to pressure Wiebe into accepting a guilty plea in a case outside Franklin’s jurisdiction. The lawsuit asserts that Franklin’s actions were not only inappropriate but indicative of a pattern of misconduct recognized by … Read more

Out-of-Town Jury Grapples with Familiar Police Tactics in Tyre Nichols Case

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A jury from outside Memphis is now deliberating the Tyre Nichols case, a trial that has captured national attention due to its heavy implications for police conduct. Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died following an encounter with officers on Jan. 7, 2023. As the trial unfolds, a familiar narrative surrounding law enforcement practices has emerged. Defense attorneys have emphasized that the actions of the officers involved were made in the heat of the moment, underscoring a common justification in cases involving police use of force. This approach reflects a broader strategy often … Read more