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Barrow County Judge Steps Down from High School Shooting Case, Cites Need for ‘Efficient Justice’

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BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — A significant development emerged in the trial of Colt Gray, the teenager charged with the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School, as the presiding judge announced his withdrawal from the case. Citing reasons related to judicial efficiency, Judge Currie M. Mingledorff II decided to step down. Mingledorff’s impending retirement and the appointment of his successor, an assistant district attorney within the same judicial circuit, prompted his recusal. The case has been subsequently reassigned to Judge Sarah Griffie. This judicial shift occurs amidst proceedings involving a distressing event that unfolded inside the … Read more

Teen Charged with Multiple Felonies as Barrow County Prepares for High-Profile School Shooting Case

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WINDER, Ga. — A grand jury in Barrow County is scheduled to deliberate this Thursday on a harrowing case involving a recent school shooting at Apalachee High School. Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray is accused of fatally shooting four individuals on September 4, with authorities suggesting that further charges are imminent. The tragedy has drawn significant attention due to the young age of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the incident. District Attorney Brad Smith of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit has indicated that the case might expand as the investigation continues. Previously, he mentioned October 17 as … Read more