Category: Georgia
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False Paternity, Real Consequences: Georgia Case Highlights a Blind Spot in Child Support Trust
A Georgia case highlights concerns in family law regarding trust and child support enforcement. An 18-year-old, Brya Hardy, allegedly deceived her ex-boyfriend into paying $7,000 in child support for a child that wasn’t his. This incident raises questions about verification processes and the potential for exploitation in informal child support claims.
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Georgia’s Cop City RICO Setback: A Procedural Loss, Not a Verdict on Violence
A Georgia judge’s dismissal of sweeping RICO charges tied to Atlanta’s “Cop City” protests was a procedural setback—not a ruling on the merits. With the training center already open and separate violence-related charges still pending, the legal and political fight is far from over.
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A Father Steps Forward: Georgia Custody Case Exposes Gaps in Unmarried Parents’ Rights
A Georgia family court ruling granted Adrian Harden full custody of his son Chance after the death of the boy’s mother, revealing gaps in state law that hinder parental rights for unmarried fathers. Advocates are calling for “Chance’s Law” to reform these outdated legal barriers and prevent unnecessary government intervention in such cases.
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Accountability Without Conspiracy: What Fulton County’s Unsigned Tabulator Tapes Really Mean
A viral claim suggests Georgia acknowledged hundreds of thousands of illegal votes in Fulton County during the 2020 election. However, while 134 tabulator tapes lacked signatures, audits confirmed the votes were valid. The Georgia State Election Board referred the issue for potential sanctions but did not decertify the election. Election integrity requires enhancing administrative procedures.
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Quiet RICO: How a Small-Town Georgia DA Used a Powerful Law Without the Spotlight
Marie Broder, the district attorney for Georgia’s Griffin Judicial Circuit, employs the RICO law effectively, filing 13 indictments against 299 defendants, primarily targeting local gangs. Unlike Fulton County’s DA, she emphasizes restraint, achieving significant outcomes with fewer resources. Her approach, focusing on community safety over publicity, marks a notable model in prosecution.
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