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Fulton County judge intends to toss racketeering charges against Cop City protesters, domestic terrorism charges linger

Judge Kevin Farmer says he intends to dismiss most charges in the Georgia AG’s sweeping RICO indictment on the grounds that the AG’s office did not obtain proper authorization to bring parts of the indictment This article was co-written by

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Local demonstrators gathered outside the Fulton County courthouse on Wed., May 14, in support of the 61 people indicted with RICO for their protest against Cop City. Supporters are demanding all charges be dropped. Photo credit: Stop Cop City Instagram page, 2025.

“We are back at square one”: Stop Cop City RICO defendants return to court for hearing with new judge

The new presiding judge, Kevin Farmer, says he wants to begin trials in early June—but procedural and organizational issues could pose more delays This report was penned by Aja Arnold with stringer reporting from local reporter and researcher Sam Barnes.

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Police harassment, surveillance continues in Lakewood at local fundraiser for Black Panther surviving cancer

The South Atlanta neighborhood, located near ‘Cop City’ construction site, has been increasingly targeted by Atlanta police since opposition against the massive police facility formed   ATLANTA—On the night of Fri., March 21, at least six Atlanta police cars arrived

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