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Georgia Election Board Sued for Secretive Meeting and Controversial Rules Changes

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ATLANTA – A legal battle is underway as a watchdog organization accuses the State Election Board of Georgia of bypassing legal protocols during a hastily called meeting which allegedly lacked appropriate public notification and a crucial quorum. The American Oversight, a nonprofit and nonpartisan group, initiated the lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court on Friday, citing violations of the Georgia’s Open Meetings Act. The controversy stems from a session held last week by the election board during which three Republican members preliminarily agreed to implement two significant rules changes. These alterations require local electoral officials … Read more

Georgia Election Board Accused of Secretive Meeting to Push Controversial Rule Changes Ahead of November Polls

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ATLanta, GA — A legal battle is unfolding in Georgia as a watchdog group, American Oversight, takes aim at the State Election Board, accusing it of breaching public meeting laws to push through controversial election rule changes. The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Superior Court, targets actions surrounding a hastily arranged July 12 meeting, calling into question the legitimacy of the proceedings and the adequacy of public notification. The focal point of contention is whether proper notice was given for the meeting, required under the Georgia Open Meetings Act. American Oversight alleges that the board … Read more

Secretive Virginia Vice: Grand Jury Indicts Suspected Brothel Network Operators

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FAIRFAX, Virginia – A grand jury has indicted the operators of an alleged brothel network in Fairfax, Virginia. The indictment comes as authorities crack down on illegal activities in the area. The alleged brothel network is said to have operated across several locations in Fairfax. The operators have been charged with multiple counts, including money laundering, conspiracy, and maintaining a bawdy place. The indictment is the result of a lengthy investigation by law enforcement agencies looking into illicit activities in the region. The probe revealed that the alleged brothels were disguised as massage parlors and … Read more