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Alert: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning on Phone Scam Threatening Arrest for Missed Jury Duty

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Amite, La. — Residents of Tangipahoa Parish are being targeted by scam artists impersonating local law enforcement officials, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) warned on Wednesday. These scammers are employing tactics such as phone number spoofing to appear as if the calls are coming directly from the sheriff’s office, threatening arrests for missed jury duty in efforts to extort money. According to TPSO, unsuspecting individuals receive calls from scam artists alleging they have missed jury duty and that an immediate payment is required to avoid arrest. This scheme has utilized advanced spoofing technology to … Read more

Local Authorities Issue Warning on New Jury Duty Scam in Northwest Ohio

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Toledo, Ohio – Authorities in Wood and Lucas counties in northwest Ohio are alerting residents of a burgeoning scam that exploits civic duty to extort money through fictitious jury duty penalties. Residents have reported receiving alarming calls and messages claiming they’ve missed jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. Individuals posing as law enforcement officers are contacting residents, asserting that they must pay a fine to avoid arrest for these non-existent bench warrants. The scammers are known to demand payment via phone, adding an air of urgency to intimidate victims … Read more

Judge Rejects Mistrial Request in Young Thug Trial, Issues Warning to Prosecutors

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ATLANTA — A judge has decided against declaring a mistrial in the high-profile case involving rapper Young Thug, although the court did not hesitate to sharply criticize the prosecutors for what was described as “significant violations.” During the proceedings, accusations surfaced that the prosecution had improperly handled evidence and failed to share pertinent information with the defense. These allegations prompted Young Thug’s attorneys to call for a mistrial, claiming these oversights compromised the fairness of the trial. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville addressed these concerns, acknowledging the prosecution’s missteps. Although he stopped short … Read more

Glasgow Man Given Final Warning after Spitting at Officers and Insulting Sheriff in Court

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Glasgow, Scotland – A recent court appearance has cast a spotlight on the escalating incidents involving aggressive public disturbances and law enforcement interactions in the city. Sean O’Halloran, a 22-year-old resident of Govan, faced multiple charges stemming from a series of confrontations with local police, punctuated by violent and offensive outbursts. The incidents, which culminated in a dramatic episode involving O’Halloran and the authorities, began on March 23 when he was apprehended on Anniesland Road. According to police reports, O’Halloran exhibited hostile behavior from the outset, making threats and attempting to spit on officers as … Read more