Mar 20 Trump lawyers attack Georgia special grand jury and prosecutors By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are attacking a special grand jury and prosecutors who investigated him in Georgia. In a Monday court filing, they're asking a state court to throw out the grand jury's report and all testimony from… Continue reading
Mar 13 Autopsy report says 'Cop City' protester had hands raised when killed By R.J. Rico, Associated Press A slain protester's family says an environmental activist in Georgia was sitting cross-legged with their hands in the air when they were fatally shot by a state trooper. Continue reading
Feb 23 Trump lawyers criticize Georgia election probe after grand juror speaks By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump's lawyers in Georgia are criticizing the Fulton County investigation into potential illegal election meddling after the foreperson of the special grand jury seated to help the probe went public. Continue reading
Feb 16 Read released portions of the report by the special grand jury investigating Trump in Georgia By Kate Brumback, Associated Press While the report is silent on key details, including who the panel believes committed perjury and whether other indictments should be pursued, it marks the first time the grand jurors' recommendations for criminal charges tied to the case have been… Continue reading
Feb 13 Georgia judge orders partial release of special grand jury report on Trump and 2020 election By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The judge also said the introduction and conclusion of the report, as well as a section in which the grand jurors expressed concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath, will be released Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 29 Protesters question circumstances surrounding 'Stop Cop City' activist's death By R.J. Rico, Associated Press Beyond the distrust many in the “Stop Cop City” movement have toward police, six people who knew Tortuguita told the AP that authorities’ allegations about the protester's final encounter do not match up with the person they knew. Continue reading
Jan 24 Georgia 2020 election probe report to remain secret while judge considers release By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release. Continue reading
Jan 24 Georgia judge to hold hearing over special grand jury report on Trump By Kate Brumback, Associated Press The report is expected to include recommendations for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on possible criminal prosecution, though it’s unclear just how specific those recommendations will be. Continue reading
Jan 22 Protest in Atlanta over state police killing of environmental activist turns violent By R.J. Rico, Associated Press A protest turned violent in downtown Atlanta on Saturday night in the wake of the death of an environmental activist who was killed by authorities this week after officials said the 26-year-old shot a state trooper. Continue reading
Jan 17 Hershel Walker campaign staffer files sexual assault lawsuit against GOP activist Matt Schlapp By Jill Colvin, Associated Press A staffer on Herschel Walker's Republican Senate campaign has filed a lawsuit against prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp, accusing Schlapp of groping him during a car ride in Georgia before last year's midterm election. Continue reading