Tag: law enforcement
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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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Operation Northern Lights: A Quiet but Powerful Win for Florida’s Most Vulnerable Children
Operation Northern Lights successfully recovered 43 missing children across Florida and neighboring states, showcasing effective law enforcement collaboration. Led by the U.S. Marshals Service, this operation highlighted the importance of inter-agency cooperation and resulted in significant arrests. However, it also raised questions about the underlying causes of child disappearances and the need for preventive measures.
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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.
Florida Bay News 