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Military border-zone prosecutions strain New Mexico courts, public defenders say
By Dylan Carter
Mom falls for costly con while trying to help recently arrested son in Texas
Clara Nguyen
Clara Nguyen
Reporter · Austin, TX
Clara Nguyen is dedicated to covering Austin's eclectic arts scene and has been doing so for 3 years. A graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, she has a background in both journalism and performance arts.
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That mother – who asked to remain anonymous to protect her son’s identity – is part of a growing number of people ensnared in a scam that targets family members and friends of people jailed in Travis County.
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