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Tag: Fake subpoenas

Woman who got fake subpoena from Orleans DA says she was threatened with jail twice

One of the threats came after her lawyer asked a judge to throw out the notice.
by Charles Maldonado April 28, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Jefferson Parish prosecutors used fake subpoenas similar to those in New Orleans

Criticism of the Orleans Parish DA’s office grew Thursday after a Lens investigation into the practice.
by Charles Maldonado April 27, 2017 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish prosecutors are using fake subpoenas to pressure witnesses to talk to them

The DA's office is sending notices labeled “subpoena” to witnesses, threatening jail time if the person ignores them. But they're not real subpoenas. An assistant district attorney says they’re meant to persuade people who may ignore a simple letter.
by Charles Maldonado April 26, 2017 Updated July 25, 2020

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