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Sidney Powell pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors over efforts to overturn Trump loss in Georgia

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.

Georgia deputy kills Black man who spent 16 years in prison on a wrongful conviction

By Associated Press

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the deputy used a stun gun when Cure refused to follow commands. Officials say Cure then became violent, prompting the deputy to shoot him.

GOP picks Jim Jordan as latest House speaker candidate, but unclear if he can win

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold

House Republicans have a new nominee for speaker ten days after Kevin McCarthy was ousted and less than 24 hours after their last pick stepped aside. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan got enough votes in the behind-closed-doors meeting of the GOP…

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Atlanta police chief fires officer after traffic stop led to Black deacon’s death

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Tuesday that Officer Kiran Kimbrough didn't follow department procedures Aug. 10 when he didn't wait until a supervisor arrived to arrest Johnny Hollman Sr.

Georgia will be 1st state to allow pharmacies to sell medical marijuana

By Associated Press

Georgia soon will become the first state in the nation to offer medical marijuana products at independent pharmacies, state officials said.

Ex-Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark can’t move Georgia case to federal court, a judge says

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A judge on Friday rejected a request by former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark to move the Georgia election subversion charges against him from state court to federal court.

Bail bondsman charged alongside Trump in Georgia becomes the first defendant to take a plea deal

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Scott Hall pleaded guilty in court on Friday to five counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties, all misdemeanors.

What you need to know about Jenna Ellis’ 2020 election charges

By Hannah Grabenstein

Ellis was one of 18 people indicted alongside former President Donald Trump and is the fourth person to reach a deal with prosecutors.

Trump won’t try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows

By Kate Brumback, Jeff Amy, Associated Press

The revelation in a court filing Thursday comes three weeks after a judge rejected a similar attempt by Trump's White House chief of staff.

What you need to know about John Eastman’s 2020 election charges

By Justin Stabley

Attorney John Eastman, who advised Donald Trump near the end of his presidency, was one of 18 people indicted alongside the former president for allegedly participating in a wide-ranging effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.