Sep 15 Sen. Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about ‘Stop Cop City’ referendum By R.J. Rico, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has urged Atlanta’s mayor to be more transparent in how city officials handle a petition drive led by opponents of a proposed police and firefighter training center. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 4:17 News Wrap: U.S. auto industry nears a historic strike In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. auto industry neared a historic strike as the United Auto Workers union and the Detroit Big Three continue bargaining, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy dared a hard-right Republican faction today to oust him or… Continue watching
Sep 11 ‘Stop Cop City’ petition campaign in limbo as Atlanta officials refuse to process signatures By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The refusal by the city clerk's office Monday was the latest setback for organizers, who accuse officials of trying to illegitimately push forward a project that they derisively call "Cop City."… Continue reading
Sep 08 What you need to know about Jeffrey Clark’s 2020 election charges By Hannah Grabenstein Prosecutors say Clark tried to send a Justice Department document to Georgia officials, falsely claiming the department had “identified significant concerns that may have impacted the outcome of the election in multiple States, including the State of Georgia."… Continue reading
Sep 08 Read the full Georgia grand jury report that recommended more indictments in the 2020 election case By Hannah Grabenstein, Molly Finnegan Thirty-nine people were originally recommended for charges by a Georgia special grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in that state, according to a report released Friday. Read it here. Continue reading
Sep 08 Special grand jury in Georgia case recommended Sen. Graham, 2 ex-senators and Michael Flynn be charged By Kate Brumback, Associated Press While most of the intrigue in the inner workings of the case has diminished with the filing of charges, it is notable that the special grand jury recommended many people who were not actually indicted. They include Graham of South… Continue reading
Sep 08 Georgia grand jury report that led to Trump indictment to be released By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A judge is expected to release the full report compiled by a special grand jury that helped an investigation by the Georgia prosecutor who ultimately indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others. Continue reading
Sep 07 What you need to know about Kenneth Chesebro’s 2020 election charges By Justin Stabley, Kenichi Serino Attorney Kenneth Chesebro faces seven counts in Fulton County, Georgia, and is believed to be one of six unidentified co-conspirators in special counsel Jack Smith's federal indictment. Both are focused on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Continue reading
Sep 07 Georgia district attorney in 2020 election case against Trump and others seeks protections for jurors By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The Georgia prosecutor who has brought charges accusing Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state is asking the judge in the case to take steps to protect jurors in the… Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Georgia judge rules that Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro can be tried together starting Oct. 23 By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The judge overseeing the Georgia election subversion case involving Trump on Wednesday denied requests by two of the 19 defendants to be tried alone, instead saying the pair would be tried together starting next month. Continue reading