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Texas Jury Orders Massive $124 Million Payout in Child Abuse Case Involving Fort Worth Pastor

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Fort Worth, Texas — A Texas jury has awarded a substantial $124 million in damages to a woman who was sexually abused by a pastor in Fort Worth during her childhood. This significant financial judgment highlights the severe repercussions for sexual assault and reflects growing societal efforts to hold individuals and institutions accountable. The civil lawsuit centered around allegations against a former pastor of a prominent Fort Worth church. According to court documents, the abuse began when the woman, whose identity remains protected, was a minor and continued over several years. This case sheds light … Read more

Sylvester Solo Practitioner Sole Contender for Worth County Bench Vacancy

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Sylvester, GA – A local attorney is poised to fill a recently vacated seat in the Worth County State Court, stepping into a role left open by a judicial promotion. James “Jay” E. Crowe Jr., a solo practitioner from Sylvester, is currently the sole candidate under consideration for this position. The opening on the bench arose following the elevation of Judge Ralph W. Powell to the Tifton Judicial Circuit’s Superior Court. This shift prompted the search for a new state court judge, a process overseen by Georgia’s Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission plays a crucial … Read more

TikTok User Uncovers Elaborate Jury Duty Scam in Viral Video: A Cautionary Tale Worth $1,200

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In a startling revelation on social media, a TikTok user named Johnson exposed an intricate jury duty scam that nearly persuaded her to part with $1,200. Johnson’s compelling account, detailing her encounter with deceitful callers posing as law enforcement officials, amassed over 685,700 views, startling viewers with the elaborate nature of the fraud. The scam began with a phone call from what appeared to be a local number. Johnson, assuming the caller was an electrician she was expecting, was bewildered to find herself speaking with someone claiming to be from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. … Read more

Fort Worth Jury Weighs Fate of Man Who Claimed Divine Orders in Triple Homicide and Dismemberment Case

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas jury is tasked with determining whether Jason Thornburg, 44, who was convicted of the gruesome murders of three individuals, will face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. In a chilling trial that has captured local attention, Thornburg was found guilty of killing David Lueras, 42, Lauren Phillips, 34, and Maricruz Reyes-Mathis, 33, in September 2021, dismembering their bodies and concealing them under a bed in a Euless motel, before setting them on fire in a Fort Worth dumpster. According to trial testimonies, Thornburg confessed to investigators that … Read more