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Rassoloman Davis, 38, of Lithonia, has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for a brutal assault on his ex-girlfriend. The jury handed down the verdict on Thursday in DeKalb County Superior Court, where Davis was found guilty of multiple charges, including rape, home invasion, aggravated assault, kidnapping with bodily injury, and false imprisonment.

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Georgia Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal 2016 Rape of Ex-Girlfriend

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Paul Kim, a pediatric dentist from Sandy Springs has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, admitting to having thousands of explicit images and videos of minors, some as young as 12 years old.

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Atlanta Pediatric Dentist Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Porn

by Thom ChandlerAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

A Middle Georgia man has been convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as members of Congress were certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.

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Georgia Man Convicted in January 6th attack on U.S. Capitol

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024

An outdoor party in Murray County turned deadly Sunday night, leading to the arrest of a Calhoun man on murder charges.

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Georgia Teen Shot and Killed at Party

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

prison fence, razor ribbon, wire

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What is Going On Inside Georgia’s Prisons?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department has arrested three individuals on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and labor trafficking following a comprehensive enforcement operation. This action is the latest in Roswell’s ongoing campaign against human trafficking, a priority for the city and law enforcement across Georgia.

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The Latest in Roswell’s Fight Against Human Trafficking at Illicit Massage Parlors

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

MABLETON -- A dispute between two men in Mableton on Monday afternoon escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one dead and another injured, according to Cobb County police.

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Fatal Dispute in Cobb County: 34-Year-Old Shot Dead, 65-Year-Old Wounded

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

A Macon man faces serious charges after ramming a Bibb County deputy's patrol vehicle during a high-speed chase on Broadway Saturday night.

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Georgia Man Arrested After Ramming Deputy’s Vehicle During Pursuit

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones announced Thursday that she is in the process of dismissing six murder cases, after determining that two former Savannah police officers under indictment for perjury were involved in the cases' investigations.

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Six Savannah Murder Cases Dismissed After Police Officer Indictments

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayAugust 24, 2024August 24, 2024

Four security officers at Fulton County Jail have been arrested and charged following an investigation into widespread contraband smuggling and serious misconduct. Among the charges, which include providing inmates with cell phones and engaging in improper sexual contact, one officer added a strange twist to the scandal by allegedly smuggling a chicken pot pie into the jail.

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Sex, Lies, and Chicken Pot Pies: Smuggling Ring Busted at Fulton County Jail

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2024August 24, 2024

SUGAR HILL— A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by Gwinnett County police officers late Friday afternoon after he reportedly charged at them with a knife. The confrontation occurred around 4:26 p.m. near the roundabout at Whitehead Road and West Broad Street in Sugar Hill, where the teenager had called 911, saying he was armed and a danger to himself and others.

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Gwinnett Police Kill Suicidal Teen

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

COLUMBUS -- The Columbus Police Department is asking for your help finding an individual suspected of multiple car break-ins and vehicle thefts. The crimes have predominantly occurred in the "East End" of Columbus, an area the suspect is known to frequent.

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Columbus Police Need Your Help Identifying Car Theft Suspect

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Roswell Police

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Roswell Repeat Offender Charged with Kidnapping and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

When the Henry County Sheriff's Office received a tip that William Jackson Kennedy, a 44-year-old with a rap sheet long enough to make most criminals blush, was hiding out at 1106 Jappa Road in Ridgeway, Virginia, they didn’t take any chances. On August 20, deputies arrived with a search warrant in hand, ready to bring the fugitive's hide-and-seek game to an end.

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Georgia Fugitive Captured Under Mobile Home in Virginia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

CARROLLTON — A Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot Wednesday morning while executing a search warrant in Carrollton. Deputy Taylor Bristow was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. He has since been moved to the intensive care unit, though his current condition remains unclear.

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Carroll County Deputy Shot While Executing Search Warrant in Carrollton

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

More details have emerged about Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday.

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Georgia Deputy Was Killed in an Ambush While Responding to Domestic Dispute

by Thom ChandlerAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Paulding County is in mourning after Deputy Brandon Cunningham was killed in the line of duty on August 17. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news late Saturday night, expressing profound sorrow over the death of their colleague.

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Georgia Deputy Killed in Line of Duty: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2024August 18, 2024

In his bid for reelection, former President Donald Trump is positioning the Jan. 6, 2021,attack on the Capitol Building as a central component of his campaign.

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How Many January 6th Rioters Have Been Arrested in Georgia?

by Elias Sorich | StackerAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

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