Tag: Georgia
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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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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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