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.
Tag: Fake subpoenas
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.
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.
