Targeting

Federal Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Arkansas Obscenity Law Targeting Libraries

by

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – A federal judge has once again rejected the dismissal of a lawsuit that challenges a state law criminalizing the distribution of library materials considered obscene to minors. The decision came in response to defendants’ requests to strike certain portions of the lawsuit. The lawsuit targets a law in Arkansas that makes it a crime to provide minors with library materials deemed obscene. The law has received criticism for potentially violating the First Amendment rights of individuals, including librarians and educators. In his ruling, the judge deemed the defendants’ requests to be without … Read more

Beware of the Terrifying Kidnap-for-Ransom Scam Targeting Parents: Indiana Attorney General Urges Vigilance

by

A lawyer in Indiana is urging parents to remain vigilant against a brazen cybercrime involving a fake kidnapping scheme. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has issued a warning about this escalating scam across the state and the United States. Attorney General Todd Rokita emphasizes the need for extra caution among parents whose children are traveling abroad or attending school overseas. According to Rokita, scammers may target unsuspecting parents by obtaining photos of their children in secluded areas or from social media, or by pretending to have kidnapped them. Once the crook sends a photo to … Read more

Erath County Man Indicted for Targeting Registered Sex Offenders in Shooting Incident

by

STEPHENVILLE, Texas – An indictment was handed down by an Erath County grand jury on Friday against a man accused of targeting and shooting a registered sex offender. Charles Austin Broyles, 30, now faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to Captain Jeremy Lanier of the Stephenville Police Department. The incident took place on the night of December 3, 2023. Broyles allegedly went to a residence on Morgan Mill Road in Erath County and shot the registered sex offender in the face. As revealed in the arrest affidavit, Broyles had specifically targeted … Read more

Beware of Fake Immigration Lawyers: Montreal Experiences Surge in Scams Targeting Vulnerable Newcomers

by

Montreal, Canada – The dream of starting a new life in Canada can quickly turn into a nightmare for newcomers who become victims of fake immigration lawyers. The Bar of Montreal, which represents local lawyers, has reported a significant increase in cases of fraud targeting one of the city’s most vulnerable populations. These fraudsters often charge exorbitant fees and provide mediocre immigration assistance, leaving their victims stranded. According to the Bar of Montreal, victims of this scam come from various backgrounds, including wealthy investors and asylum seekers who arrive with nothing but the clothes on … Read more