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Three UK Companies Under SFO Fraud Investigation

The SFO announced a new fraud investigation on 22 April 2026 into Warmfront, JJ Crump, and South Coast Insulation Services relating to the ECO4 energy efficiency scheme. Four people were arrested and six sites searched across Cannock, Wolverhampton, Chilworth, Southwell, and Killamarsh. The SFO alleges a sophisticated conspiracy to defraud energy companies of at least £44 million by submitting claims for work that was little or never undertaken between 2022 and 2024. The SFO is appealing for information from installers and assessors who worked on these contracts.

Jessica Marklund Johansson Mandamus Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition for writ of mandamus filed by Jessica Marklund Johansson against the State of Texas in docket number 03-26-00286-CV originating from Travis County. The petition was denied pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a) on April 14, 2026, by Justice Karin Crump. The three-justice panel consisted of Justices Triana, Crump, and Ellis.

Chadwick Edward Lambert v. State of Texas - Appeal Dismissed

Chadwick Edward Lambert voluntarily dismissed his assault appeal in the Texas Court of Appeals, 3rd District at Austin, under Docket No. 03-26-00231-CR. The court granted the motion to dismiss filed jointly by Lambert and his attorney, pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 42.2(a). Justice Karin Crump authored the memorandum opinion on April 14, 2026, joined by Chief Justice Byrne and Justice Theofanis. This is a routine procedural disposition with no precedential value.