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Indian-origin Miami developer Rishi Kapoor sentenced to over 11 years in $89 million fraud case

A Miami real estate developer of Indian origin has been jailed for 11 years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to money-laundering and payroll-tax conspiracy charges linked to an $89 million fraud scheme involving investors in his South Florida property projects, according to Miami Herald.

The Times of India · Aug 28

Fulton county election board faces $10,000 a day fine for not appointing Republicans

Democrats voted against appointing two candidates known for election denialism and voter registration challenges

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025

Judge dismisses murder charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 shooting of unarmed man in closet

A federal judge has thrown out murder charges against a former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man hiding in a closet

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

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 · Jul 17, 2024

Petition aims to dismiss Atlanta’s bid to use Rico law against ‘Cop City’ activists

Motion filed claims Georgia’s deputy attorney general violated attorney-client privileges of multiple defendants

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2024

Inside the attempt to charge Georgia’s ‘Cop City’ activists with racketeering

Rico charges against 61 people have outraged civil liberties groups who see an effort to demonize legitimate protesters

The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2023

Bond granted for 3 activists whose fund bailed out people protesting Atlanta 'Cop City' project

A judge has granted bond for three activists involved in supporting the protest against a planned police and fire training center in Atlanta that opponents have derisively dubbed “Cop City.”

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Former DA was indicted after Ahmaud Arbery shooting. More than a year later, case remains paused

ATLANTA — It has been more than 14 months since former Glynn County District Attorney Jackie Johnson was indicted, accused of hindering the police investigation in the aftermath of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder.

Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022

Judge denies bond for Atlanta man who shot wife in SUV

A judge denied bond for a well-connected Atlanta man who’s awaiting a second trial in the killing of his wife after Georgia’s highest court overturned his murder conviction earlier this year

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

Next big decision for Fulton County DA: Whether to subpoena Trump

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ probe of Georgia’s 2020 elections has already reached far into former President Donald Trump’s inner circle.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022