Georgia prosecutor Christian announced Friday that no criminal charges will be brought against the state troopers who fatally shot environmental activist Manuel Teran while protesting the planned construction of a police training center. Christian concluded that the use of deadly force was "objectively reasonable" due to reports of gunfire and Teran being armed. Activists and civil rights groups have called for an independent investigation, arguing that the troopers' use of deadly force was excessive and unnecessary.
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A federal judge in Atlanta has denied a motion by former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark to move his case related to the 2020 presidential election from state court in Georgia to federal court. Clark is charged with two counts as part of a racketeering case stemming from an alleged effort to subvert the election results. The ruling is a setback for Clark and the other defendants, who had hoped to have their cases heard in federal court, and will mean that Clark will be prosecuted in state court in Fulton County. The ruling is part of a larger effort by the Georgia Attorney General’s office to investigate election fraud and other crimes related to the 2020 election.
A federal judge in Atlanta has denied White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' request to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court, ruling that he had not met the "quite low" threshold to do so. Judge Steve Jones found that Meadows had not met his burden of proof that the case should be moved to federal court, and the case will now proceed in Georgia state court. Meadows' lawyers have not yet indicated whether they will appeal the ruling.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' request to move his criminal case to federal court was denied by U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones on Friday, who ruled that Meadows' alleged involvement in Trump's effort to reverse his loss was not related to his role as Chief of Staff. The case, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, will remain in Fulton County court, where Meadows and Trump face charges of election interference as part of a sweeping investigation into allegations of election fraud and interference in the 2020 election.
On August 31st, Shawndre Delmore was found unresponsive in the Fulton County Jail and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he passed away on September 3rd. The Atlanta Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office have launched an investigation into the incident, and the county medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The jail is already under investigation for potential civil rights violations.
Delta Air Lines flight 194 was forced to return to Atlanta due to a severe case of diarrhea from a passenger, creating a biohazard situation. The airline released a statement saying that their teams worked quickly and safely to get their customers to their final destinations. Passengers should always practice good hygiene to avoid similar situations.
Judge Scott McAfee has ruled that the proceedings in the case of former President Donald Trump's election interference in Georgia will be livestreamed on the court's YouTube channel, allowing the public to watch the trial online. Media members will be allowed to use their computers and phones inside the courtroom, but will not be allowed to record the trial. The case is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, with an unknown timeline for a verdict.
Former President Donald Trump has entered a not guilty plea in a Fulton County, Georgia case, alongside his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani who will waive arraignment and enter a not guilty plea on behalf of the former president. The case involves 19 people accused of acting as a "criminal enterprise" to overturn Georgia's vote, with Giuliani facing 13 charges related to the racketeering case. Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, resulting in one prisoner being fatally stabbed and at least two others being injured.