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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Prosecutors' Cop City' case collapses as judge tosses Rico conspiracy charges

A judge dismissed most RICO charges against 61 defendants in the Cop City case, ruling the attorney general lacked authority to bring the prosecution.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Fulton County Judge Says He Will Drop Racketeering Charges in 61 Cop City Cases

A Fulton County judge says he will toss the racketeering charges against 61 people who were arrested in connection with the protests against the construction of the Atlanta police training facility, commonly known as "Cop City." The Associated Press (AP) reports that Fulton County Judge Kevin Farmer said Republican Attorney General Chris Carr needed to obtain Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's (R) permission to pursue the prosecutions, which he did not do.
US politics
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Judge Says State Violated Cop City Protester's Rights, Dismisses Terror Charge

A Georgia judge dismissed a domestic terrorism charge against Jamie Marsicano due to prosecution delays violating rights.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Georgia Court Rules for Transparency over Private Police Foundation

This decision marks a significant advancement for transparency in Georgia, compelling private entities working closely with public agencies to comply with the Open Records Act.
US politics
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Chilling' effect on protesters as Cop City prosecution drags into second year

The RICO prosecution against Cop City protesters raises issues of political motivation and legal delays, affecting the lives of 61 activists.
Atlanta Braves
fromNew York Daily News
2 years ago

61 'Cop City' protesters slapped with RICO charges in Georgia

Georgia prosecutors labeled anti-police activists a criminal group, charging 61 protesters under RICO in connection with ongoing protests against the 'Cop City' training center.
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