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Man ‘executed’ over parking space at Lenox Square. Shooter gets life in prison without parole
A judge sentenced a man responsible for a deadly shooting over a parking space at Lenox Square to life in prison without parole. The sentence is more than what the prosecution requested. In court, the judge called the killing an “execution”. Ricky LaFargue shot and killed Thuan Nguyen in the mall parking lot in March 2020. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
As Young Thug’s case is paused, people believe the rapper is still innocent
As the Young Thug YSL trial is currently on hold, some people have started to lose interest in the case because of how long it has taken. On July 1, Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville said another judge must decide whether he should be recused from the case after Thug’s attorneys filed a motion to have the judge removed.
Atlanta districts turn to incentives to fill open positions before school year
ATLANTA — A month from the start of the new school year, districts are still recruiting teachers. Many are turning to salary incentives to attract new teachers or retain current employees. According to the Georgia Department of Education, 78 percent of teachers resign and leave the field. Less than...
Family of deacon who died after being tased during arrest demand Fulton DA prosecute police officer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The family of an Atlanta deacon who died after being tased by police is speaking out after meeting with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Johnny Hollman, 62, died after an August 2023 traffic stop, during which his family claims the officer used excessive...
Family of deacon Tased still pushing for criminal charges to be filed in case
Deacon Johnny Hollman’s family says although criminal charges haven’t been filed in their father’s case, their meeting with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gives them hope.
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