Trial Ends in High Profile Prosecutorial Misconduct Case
In February 2025, a Glyn County District Judge dismissed felony charged against an ex-prosecutor accused of abusing her authority. The move came less than a week after the judge dismissed misdemeanor charges against former District Attorney Jackie Johnson, citing a lack of evidence. In 2020, Ahmaud Arbery was chased by three white men in pickup […]
Georgia Man Brandishes Gun at Black Neighbor
After tempers flared during a tete-a-tete between neighbors, a 73-year-old Bibb County man faces major federal criminal charges. According to the Justice Department, the man fired a .22 caliber revolver toward the victim at his home in Loganville in Gwinnett County. Authorities say Wheeler’s actions were racially motivated. An indictment alleges he violated the Fair […]
Hit-and-Runs in Criminal and Civil Court: What’s the Difference?
These incidents have become increasingly common over the past few years, especially among pedestrian accidents. Today, about 25 percent of pedestrian accidents are hit-and-runs. Frequently, people flee accident scenes because they don’t have insurance, have immigration issues, or are otherwise afraid of the consequences. Regardless of the reason, these victims badly need compensation for their […]
Local Politician Swatted for Sixth Time
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Rome) claims that, once again, a fraudster reported a false crime and summoned the police to her Floyd County home. Swatting is the act of making a hoax 911 call to draw an unnecessary law enforcement response. Using technology that makes it appear that the emergency call is coming from a […]
