Prosecutor

Jury Selection Wraps in Trial of Georgia Prosecutor Accused of Hindering Ahmaud Arbery Investigation

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The trial of a former Georgia prosecutor, implicated in obstructing the investigation into the 2020 death of Ahmaud Arbery, is approaching its critical phase as jury selection, delayed by a rare winter storm, is expected to conclude on Tuesday. The accused, former District Attorney Jackie Johnson, faces charges of violating her oath of office and hindering a law enforcement investigation, both stemming from her handling of the case surrounding the killing of Arbery, a Black man fatally shot by residents who suspected him of theft. Arbery, 25, was chased by three white … Read more

Former Prosecutor on Trial: Allegations of Obstruction in Ahmaud Arbery Case Unfold in Georgia Court

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Former prosecutor Jackie Johnson stands trial in the Brunswick Courthouse, the same location where the convicted murderers of Ahmaud Arbery were tried, as she faces charges for her alleged interference in the investigation of Arbery’s death. Johnson, who was the district attorney in Glynn County at the time of the incident, is accused of using her position to protect the suspects involved in Arbery’s killing. Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was chased and fatally shot in February 2020 by three white men after jogging past their homes in Brunswick. The incident, … Read more

Judge Rules Out State Prosecutor in Concord Casino Fraud Case Over Violation of Legal Privileges

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Concord, N.H. – A Merrimack County Superior Court judge recently made a pivotal decision by barring a state prosecutor and a financial expert from continuing on a high-profile fraud case against Andy Sanborn, owner of Concord Casino. The ruling followed allegations of mishandling sensitive legal communications during the investigation. Judge John Kissinger highlighted that the Attorney General’s office exhibited “gross negligence” by not adequately safeguarding private legal communications between Sanborn and his attorneys. This failure compromised protections typically afforded under the attorney-client privilege, essential in ensuring fairness in legal proceedings. At the heart of the … Read more

Judge Appoints Special Prosecutor to Investigate Practices at Major Beagle Breeding Facility

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MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge has mandated the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate claims of animal cruelty at Ridglan Farms Inc., one of the largest beagle breeders in the United States known for supplying dogs to medical research labs. The decision followed the gathering and submission of evidence by animal rights activists, who allege maltreatment of animals at the facility. Reports indicate that activists collected several hours of undercover video footage purportedly from inside the facility. These videos allegedly show dogs housed in conditions that activists describe as crowded and unsanitary, along … Read more