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Judge tosses lawsuit filed by parents of 'Cop City' protester who was killed by troopers

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the parents of an environmental activist who was killed while protesting the construction of an Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that critics dubbed “Cop City.”

The Independent UK

Cop City case could trigger more charges against US protesters, attorney says

Defendant’s lawyer says ‘prosecutors are watching’ after Georgia appealed the dismissal of Rico conspiracy charges

The Guardian - US

‘An air of repression’: Cop City case hangs over heads of 61 defendants

US government continues holding on to huge amounts of seized personal property, from diaries to cellphones

The Guardian - US

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Prosecutors’ ‘Cop City’ case collapses as judge tosses Rico conspiracy charges

Two-year attempt to prosecute opponents of police training center on criminal conspiracy charges ends in failure

The Guardian - US

Judge drops domestic terrorism charges against Atlanta ‘Cop City’ protester

Jamie Marsicano’s due process and constitutional rights were violated by the state’s ongoing delays, judge said

The Guardian - US

Nearly 300 pages of Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ records released after first-of-its-kind ruling

Atlanta Police Foundation forced to disclose a year after a lawsuit, and could have implications for other cities

The Guardian - US

‘Chilling’ effect on protesters as Cop City prosecution drags into second year

Lawyers for 61 people facing charges over police protest say delays are ruining lives and case is politically motivated

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New documents shed light on police killing of Georgia ‘Cop City’ activist

Records obtained by Guardian give details about events leading to death of Manuel Paez Terán, shot dead in 2023

The Guardian - US

Family of ‘Cop City’ activist shot dead by Georgia police sue officers involved

Complaint alleges fourth amendment rights of Manuel ‘Tortuguita’ Paez Terán were violated during 2023 raid

The Guardian - US

Body Cam Footage Shows Atlanta Cop Knew Felony Charges Against Cop City Protesters Were 'a Reach'

In bodycam footage, the police major—now the deputy chief—asks for "anything we can get" after being told felony charges would be difficult.

Reason

Money-laundering charges dropped against bail fund in Cop City protest case

Atlanta Solidarity Fund’s members still face racketeering charges in case about protest against police training center

The Guardian - US

Money laundering charges dropped against bail fund leaders that supported Atlanta’s ‘Stop Cop City’ movement

City still planning to move ahead with controversial law enforcement training center being built in Atlanta-area forest

The Independent UK

Georgia Judge Criticizes Prosecutors For Mishandling Confidential Emails

Georgia judge reprimands prosecutors for mishandling attorney-client emails in 'Stop Cop City' racketeering case, raising concerns over negligence and pote...

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Defense attorneys in Cop City case ‘frustrated’ after finally visiting forest

Site of proposed Atlanta police training center has changed greatly since arrest of protesters charged with racketeering

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After pressure, Georgia attorney general in Cop City case responds to motions

John Fowler schedules forest visits for Rico defense lawyers but continues to claim ignorance on privileged emails

The Guardian - US

Georgia accused of stopping defense lawyers visiting ‘Cop City’ protest site

Dozens charged with conspiracy in South River Forest but court filing says state is obstructing attorney visits

The Guardian - US

Federal judge in Georgia blocks ‘most severe’ law on bail fund restrictions

Lawsuit challenges law as unconstitutional, meant to target fund helping Cop City protestors

The Guardian - US

Atlanta police surveil people opposing ‘Cop City’: ‘There’s this constant stalking feeling’

Residents wonder what legal protections are available as police monitor them at all hours, blaring sirens and shining lights

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The Guardian - US

University of Georgia pulls out of ‘Cop City’ lawsuit requesting public records

Dean of law school orders first amendment clinic to curtail core work, including on Atlanta Police Foundation case

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‘Our struggles are connected’: Atlanta protesters link Cop City to Gaza war

Campus protesters say issue of police training center and its connections to Israel has been on their minds for months

The Guardian - US

Georgia claims police not using Signal to message about ‘Cop City’, despite evidence to contrary

Defense attorney in conspiracy case cites Guardian reporting in seeking police messages on activists opposed to training center

The Guardian - US

Police allegedly use rubber bullets and teargas at university protest in Georgia

Multiple arrests at crackdown on Emory University campus encampment focused on Palestine and Cop City

The Guardian - US

Atlanta Police Foundation ignored Cop City records requests, lawsuit claims

University of Georgia filed complaint on behalf of news outlet and transparency research organization, saying queries unanswered

The Guardian - US

Protests as Atlanta council adopts new rules for referendum on Cop City

Vote comes amid protests against the methodology the council adopted for signature matching on referendum petitions

Reason

The Flimsy RICO Case Against Atlanta's Cop City Protestors

Law enforcement officials appear to have tarred ad hoc bands of protesters as members of an organized criminal movement.

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