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Fulton County Judge Disqualifies Daniel Blackman, Invalidating Votes for Contesting Democratic Candidate Ahead of Georgia PSC Primary

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County judge has ruled that votes cast for a Democratic candidate in the upcoming primary election for the Georgia Public Service Commission will be invalid, following a determination of the candidate’s ineligibility. During a hearing earlier this week, Judge Ural Glanville upheld Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s decision to disqualify Daniel Blackman, who is vying for the District 3 seat in the June 17 primary. Blackman, a former regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has been contending with questions regarding his residency qualifications. An administrative law judge … Read more

Miami-Dade Judge Disqualifies Prosecutors Over Alleged Misconduct in Liberty City Gang Boss Case

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MIAMI, Florida – Two prosecutors have been disqualified from a high-profile case involving the John Doe gang boss in Liberty City after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct surfaced. Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Andrea Wolfson signed an order on Wednesday removing Miami-Dade State Attorneys Michael Von Zamft and Stephen Mitchell from the case. The decision was made based on instances of witness manipulation tactics and over 20 years of alleged misconduct by Von Zamft, as cited by Wolfson. Additionally, Wolfson pointed to Mitchell’s decision to follow Von Zamft’s lead without considering the consequences, emphasizing the importance of … Read more