Georgia

Defense Attorney Requests Judge to Reevaluate Jury Selection Process in Georgia School Shooting Case

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DULUTH, Ga. — The father of a teenager charged in a recent school shooting has requested that a judge reconsider the selection process for the jury ahead of an impending hearing. The legal proceedings draw significant attention as they aim to address the serious allegations faced by the accused. The young suspect, who is facing multiple charges related to the incident that erupted in a local school, has had his family actively involved in the legal process. His father petitioned the court to evaluate the current jury selection methodology, emphasizing the importance of ensuring an … Read more

Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Clears the Air Amid Legal Dispute with Judge Glenda Hatchett

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association is providing clarity regarding a legal matter involving television figure Judge Glenda Hatchett. Recent speculation suggested that the organization had initiated legal action against Hatchett, but officials have clarified they are not the ones filing a lawsuit. Instead, the association announced it is pursuing recovery of attorney fees and expenses related to a lawsuit that Hatchett herself filed against them. This clarification follows a civil suit stemming from a 2022 incident involving former Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody, who pled guilty to charges after inappropriately touching Hatchett during a … Read more

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

Appeals Court Slashes $65 Million Punitive Damage Award in Georgia Fraud Case, Upholds $650,000 Compensatory Judgment

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ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia Court of Appeals ruling has significantly reduced the punitive damages awarded in a fraud case involving a doctor and a businessman. The court vacated a jury’s $65 million punitive award while upholding compensatory damages of $650,000 and attorney fees exceeding $500,000 against businessman Firoz Thakkar. The appellate court noted that the “potential and actual harm” caused by Thakkar’s actions primarily affected one individual, leading to an economic loss rather than broader societal damages. The judges emphasized that under the circumstances presented, the punitive damages were disproportionate. If this ruling remains … Read more