Judge won't dismiss case against father, son

A federal judge in Atlanta has denied a motion to dismiss tax conspiracy charges against a father and son who operate the Circle Group, a drywall business in Alpharetta.

Lawyers for Jerry Marchelletta Jr. and his father, Gerald Marchelletta Sr., had sought to dismiss the case on allegations of government misconduct. But U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten, who heard arguments Friday, denied the motion in an order signed Monday. The Marchellettas are scheduled to stand trial on Sept. 24.

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