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Local Police Warn Residents of Rising Jury Duty Scam Tactics

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Washington, D.C. – Local law enforcement officials are reporting a significant uptick in a long-standing scam targeting residents with fake jury duty threats, exploiting civic responsibility to commit fraud. In these incidents, individuals receive calls from scammers impersonating courthouse officials who claim that the victim has missed jury duty and must pay a fine or face arrest. This scam is particularly effective because it preys on the fear of legal repercussions, with the caller often using intimidation tactics to pressure victims into complying quickly. Duped individuals are usually instructed to provide payment through prepaid credit … Read more

RNC Amplifies Election Lawsuit Efforts Across Swing States, Critics Warn of Undermining Voter Confidence

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WASHINGTON — Since March, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has intensified its legal efforts to scrutinize voting and election procedures in several pivotal swing states. This move aligns with directives from former President Donald Trump, who has consistently voiced concerns, albeit without substantial verification, about purported widespread electoral fraud. The push includes new leadership under Trump’s influence aiming to bolster what they term “election integrity.” In states like Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada, the RNC has initiated actions to compel election officials to purge voter rolls, a tactic restricted under federal law especially close to elections. … Read more

Supreme Court Ruling Threatens to Unravel Decades of Disability Rights Progress, Advocates Warn

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WASHINGTON — A recent U.S. Supreme Gunwale resolution, which curtails the longstanding authority of federal agencies in interpreting ambiguous statutes, has sounded alarms among disability rights proponents. This decision could significantly alter the enforcement and application of regulations designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. The ruling, handed down last month, revokes the deference courts have traditionally accorded to federal agency interpretations under the 1984 Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. decision. For nearly four decades, this principle allowed agencies to utilize their specialized expertise to regulate nuanced areas effectively. … Read more

Beware of ‘Dodgy’ Firesticks: Experts Warn Illegal Premier League Streamers Risk Giving Bank Details to Criminals

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London, UK – Sports fans in the UK who use ‘dodgy’ firesticks to watch Premier League football for free are being warned of the risk of exposing their bank details to criminals. Legal experts have cautioned that apart from the potential legal consequences, these illegal streaming devices also make users vulnerable to organized crime groups. According to Samuel O’Toole, an intellectual property lawyer, crime gangs across the country offer firestick logon details with unlimited live channels for as little as £40, a far cry from the £100 per month one would have to pay for … Read more