A judge handed down a 30-day sentence Tuesday for a former attorney who earlier this year pleaded guilty to lying to FBI officials investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and its possible ties to President Donald Trump’s campaign.

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The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival takes place Saturday beginning at The King Center and ending at Piedmont Park. Due to sponsorship difficulties, the event was shortened from three days to two this year. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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