A former Atlanta officer previously charged in Rayshard Brooks’ fatal shooting is suing the department’s police union ov…
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Young Thug case: Will rap lyrics be used as evidence in gang trial?
An Atlanta court is set to consider whether rap lyrics can be used against hip hop star Young Thug and his five codefendants in a local gang and racketeering case.
State declines to prosecute YSL defendant after latest murder conviction
Fulton County prosecutors are dropping charges against Cordarius Dorsey in the slow-moving “Young Slime Life” gang trial.
Atlanta man gets life for killing neighbor who knocked on wrong door
An Atlanta man was sentenced to life in prison Friday in the 2019 killing of his neighbor, who accidentally knocked at the wrong apartment door.
More off-duty officers to patrol Buckhead’s commercial districts
Residents and shoppers who come to Buckhead will soon see additional patrol officers thanks to a privately funded initia…
YSL defendant who said Donald Trump, Joe Biden were guiding him to be tried separately
Another defendant in the Fulton County “Young Slime Life” gang trial had his case severed Monday following a mental heal…
Midtown shooting suspect has apparent mental health issues, attorney says
The attorney representing a 24-year-old Coast Guard veteran accused of opening fire inside a Midtown Atlanta doctor’s of…
YSL trial could drop from 13 to 11 defendants soon. Here’s why.
Two pregnant defense attorneys are agreeing to have their clients’ cases severed from the sweeping Fulton County gang tr…
YSL trial: Lawyer who complained about pay should be replaced, council says
The Georgia Public Defender Council is asking the judge presiding over the “Young Slime Life” gang case to replace an at…
Second prosecutor leaving Fulton DA’s office ahead of YSL trial
For the second time in three months, a Fulton County prosecutor assigned to the major gang case involving rapper Young T…