Judge denies man’s bond after alleged rape during previous bond

An Atlanta chef was denied bond Thursday after he allegedly raped a woman while on bond for similar charges, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Raymond Jones is facing his third rape charge, which Fulton County prosecutors said took place while on bond for two previous rape charges, Channel 2 reported. He allegedly raped a third woman in April 2017 and his previous two charges were from April and September 2016.

Fulton County Judge Craig Schwall said he regretted allowing Jones to leave on bond previously, the news station reported.

“Well obviously I made a mistake, and I’m not going to make that mistake again,” Schwall said.

Prosecutors said two of his three victims were drugged, the news station reported.

In other news:

Officials said one person was found dead and another was taken to a hospital.

About the Author

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors

If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies

1h ago

Sneaker Con draws masses to Atlanta for shoes and status

One Sneaker Con attendee Saturday in Atlanta said: 'Once you have that rush of buying, buying, buying, it’s like a drug. You can’t stop.'

Emory University custodian charged after woman found dead in Atlanta park

Police found an unresponsive woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, and charged a 57-year-old man who had worked for Emory University until Wednesday.

The Latest

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors

1h ago

A.M. ATL: The land of cornbread

A.M. ATL: Came in like a wrecking ball

Featured

Credit: AP

Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a catastrophe’

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

State Farm Arena top 5 globally in box office — behind only Sphere, MSG in U.S.

State Farm Arena brought in about $76.2 million across 60 events.

At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch

At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.