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Here’s what attorneys are saying about Fani Willis’ use of RICO
Georgia attorneys say Fulton DA Fani Willis’ use of RICO law in Trump and Young Thug cases may have hurt her prosecutions.
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Fulton County’s RICO cases, by the numbers
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has obtained 14 RICO indictments since taking office in January 2021. She has used the statute more than almost any other state prosecutor.
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Fani Willis may use Georgia’s RICO law more than any other DA. At what cost?
Since taking office in 2021, Fani Willis has brought 14 RICO cases against 130 defendants, including popular rappers and President Donald Trump.
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Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer
Devon Anderson's family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.
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See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets
Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.
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Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small
The company is looking to reduce costs as it prepares to start production of its R2 crossover, which Rivian has said will eventually be built at its planned Georgia plant.
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DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges
Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.
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Military ordnance removed from USPS building in South Fulton, police say
South Fulton police safely removed a military ordnance from a USPS facility Thursday. It was the second threat the facility has had in a month.
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Money, drugs at core of Atlanta businessman’s fraud trial
An Atlanta dietary supplement entrepreneur is on trial, accused by federal prosecutors of fraud, money laundering and selling misbranded drugs.
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Discount grocer Lidl opens new store in West Midtown
A German grocer has launched its most urban location yet in metro Atlanta, taking a spot at a popular mixed-use development.