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Grundy County Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam: Beware of Fake Warrants and Demands for Wire Transfers

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Grundy County, IL – Authorities in Grundy County are alerting residents to a scam targeting individuals over missed jury duty, leading to deceitful financial demands. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Circuit Clerk Office issued widespread alerts on Monday after fielding numerous calls about a deceptive scheme involving fake arrest warrants for jury duty non-appearance. Scammers, using a technique known as spoofing, have manipulated caller IDs to appear as if the calls are originating from the Sheriff’s Department. Unsuspecting residents were falsely informed that they have failed to attend jury duty and as a … Read more

Tom Girardi Breaks Silence in Court, Testifies on Wire Fraud Charges Amid High-Profile Legal Battle

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Los Angeles, CA — In a dramatic turn of events, Tom Girardi, the former legal powerhouse now embroiled in a high-profile wire fraud case, took the stand in his own defense on Friday. The spectacle drew additional attention due to Girardi’s connection to pop culture, as the former spouse of Erika Girardi, a star on the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” The courtroom was filled with legal professionals, media, and spectators eager to hear Girardi’s testimony regarding allegations that have dismantled his career and instigated his divorce. Girardi, once a revered … Read more

Former JEA Executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher Stand Trial for Conspiracy and Wire Fraud Charges

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Jury selection has begun for the upcoming federal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. Almost two years after being indicted, the former CEO and chief financial officer of the utility company are facing charges of conspiracy and wire fraud. The charges are related to a proposed bonus plan that prosecutors claim could have resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in payouts if the utility had been sold. Zahn and Wannemacher pleaded not guilty to the charges following their indictment in March 2022. The trial will have … Read more