Fulton

Family Seeks Justice: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Stabbing Incident Inside Fulton County Jail

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Atlanta, GA — A family has launched a wrongful death lawsuit following a tragic incident at Fulton County Jail where a Georgia man was fatally stabbed. The victim, whose details have not been disclosed for privacy, died in a notably security-compromised environment, as claimed by the grieving family in their legal pursuit for justice. The filed lawsuit marks a critical point, shining a light on the alleged inadequacies within the correctional facility, focusing on what the family’s attorney describes as “gross negligence” on the part of the jail’s management and security protocols. They argue that … Read more

Jury Convicts Fulton County Man in Fatal New Year’s Eve Shooting, Ends Tragic 2021 Incident

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ATLANTA — In Fulton County, a decisive jury has convicted Dequavius Franklin of felony murder among other charges, in connection with a fatal shooting on New Year’s Eve 2021. The verdict addressed multiple accusations, including aggravated assault, home invasion, and possession of a firearm during a felony. The incident that led to Franklin’s conviction unfolded in Atlanta’s Dixie Hill neighborhood. Authorities were summoned to a residence on Bethel Drive where they discovered Jaquon Anderson deceased, sustaining multiple gunshot injuries. During the legal proceedings, a chilling narrative emerged. A witness present with Anderson moments before the … Read more

Fulton County Man Receives Life Sentence Plus 21 Years for 2022 Kidnapping and Horrific Sexual Assault

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ATLANTA, Ga. — A Fulton County jury has delivered a guilty verdict to a 40-year-old man, Curtis Patrick, on multiple charges including rape and kidnapping following a harrowing 2022 incident. Patrick now faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole, supplemented by an additional 21 years, effectively ensuring he will spend his lifetime behind bars. The conviction stems from an October 2022 case where a woman was found in a state of distress, seeking help while unclothed in an Atlanta neighborhood. The ordeal began when she was abducted and sexually assaulted by Patrick, who … Read more

Trump’s Lawyer Argues that Charges in Fulton County Case Should be Dismissed for Protecting Political Speech under the First Amendment

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ATLANTA, GA – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer argued on Thursday that the charges against him in the Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed. According to his lawyer, Trump cannot be criminally charged for political speech protected under the First Amendment. Trump’s lead attorney, Steve Sadow, emphasized that all the allegations against the former president involved expressive conduct or speech, which he believes fall within the realm of political discourse. The arguments were presented before Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, marking a return to the extensive racketeering case against Trump and 14 … Read more