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Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Courthouse Bomb Threat, Target Unknown: Authorities

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS – A man has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly making threats to bomb a courthouse. The Jefferson County grand jury charged Jonathan Mitchell Palmer with a 3rd Degree Felony charge of Terroristic Threat. While Palmer did not specify a particular courthouse, authorities took the threats seriously. According to a probable cause affidavit, the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division received information on November 20 regarding bomb threats made on a Twitter account. Investigators identified Palmer as the account holder and visited him at a motel in Beaumont. … Read more

Scammers Target Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Victims in Latest Identity Theft Scheme

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PENSACOLA, Fla. – In a recent federal court order, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the district court declared, “THIS IS A SCAM.” The judge’s order shed light on unsolicited calls and emails sent to potential claimants in the 3M earplug litigation, warning them about scammers attempting to obtain personal information. This case involves combat veterans who suffered hearing loss and tinnitus due to allegedly defective earplugs manufactured by 3M. The settlement for this mass tort product liability case amounts to $6 billion, potentially benefiting around 260,000 veterans. Interestingly, the tactics employed by these scammers closely … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Scam: Impersonators Target Citizens with Fake Calls Threatening Arrest for Jury Duty

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, have been threatening individuals with arrest for not appearing for jury duty, prompting caution from Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg. The Middle District of Florida has seen a rise in reports of victims falling prey to this nationwide scam. The scammers provide detailed personal information about the victims, such as addresses and dates of birth, to make their tactics more convincing. They may even use real names of federal judges or court employees, genuine court addresses … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Jury Duty Scam: Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Target Innocent Victims

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg are warning the public about a nationwide scam targeting individuals who have failed to appear for jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, and threatening arrest if a fine is not paid. The Middle District of Florida has seen a significant increase in reports of victims falling victim to these scams. The scammers employ convincing tactics, providing personal information about their targets, including addresses and dates of birth. They may even use the names of … Read more