News from September 2024
Chinese national indicted for alleged spear-phishing targeting NASA software
By C. D. McHugh | Sep 16, 2024
Song Wu, a Chinese national, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. These charges stem from his alleged efforts to fraudulently obtain computer software and source code created by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), research universities, and private companies.
LeClercq presents research on USMCA at WTO Public Forum
By M. N. Tirado | Sep 16, 2024
Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq presented her research on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement at the 2024 World Trade Organization Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.
ProPublica features Professor Foohey on car loan extensions
By E. F. Cullerton | Sep 13, 2024
Professor Pamela Foohey was featured on ProPublica regarding car loan extensions. The article titled "One of the Nation’s Largest Auto Lenders Told Customers, 'We’re Here to Help.' Then It Took Their Money and Their Cars." was written by Ryan Gabrielson and Byard Duncan and was published on September 12, 2024. The article was republished by other media outlets.
Appling County man sentenced for attempted sexual exploitation of children
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 13, 2024
BRUNSWICK, GA: An Appling County man has been sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce a minor to engage in sexual activity.
U.S. Attorney's Office partners with local entities to tackle firearm-related domestic violence
By M. N. Tirado | Sep 13, 2024
The United States Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia have announced a partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Field Division and DeKalb County, Georgia. The collaboration aims to develop a plan to reduce intimate partner firearm violence and prioritize prosecutions of domestic violence offenders.
Glynn County man sentenced for distributing sexually exploitive photos
By K. R. Nelson | Sep 13, 2024
A Glynn County man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to distributing images of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Stone Mountain man convicted for murder and tampering with evidence
By J. D. Suayan | Sep 13, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Stone Mountain man accused of killing a local pastor who was trying to counsel him and then attempting to cover up the crime by setting her van on fire.
Book by Lori A. Ringhand reviewed in Political Science Quarterly
By J. D. Suayan | Sep 13, 2024
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand's book "Supreme Bias: Gender and Race in U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings" (Stanford University Press, 2023), co-authored with C.L. Boyd and P.M. Collins, was reviewed by Kirsten Widner in Political Science Quarterly. The review was published on September 4, 2024.
Lagrange man sentenced for street gang act violations related to neo-nazi hate group
By GA News Gazette | Sep 13, 2024
On September 11, 2024, in the Superior Court of Troup County, Hunter Blake Harrington, now 24, pleaded guilty to six violations of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. He also faced one count each of Possession of a Sawed-off Shotgun, Possession of a Sawed-off Rifle, and Unlawful Possession of a Silencer. Under a negotiated plea agreement, Coweta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Markette Baker sentenced Harrington to 40 years, with the first 15 years to be served in prison. Harrington entered “best interest” guilty pleas to the Street Gang Act...
U.S. Attorney's Office collaborates nationwide to reduce domestic firearm violence
By C. D. McHugh | Sep 13, 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022.
ProPublica features Professor Pamela Foohey on car loan deferments
By E. F. Cullerton | Sep 13, 2024
Professor Pamela Foohey was featured on ProPublica regarding car loan deferments. The article titled "What No One Tells You About Car Loan Deferments" was written by Ryan Gabrielson, Byard Duncan, and Lucas Waldron and was published on September 12, 2024.
Final defendant convicted on all charges related to Operation Ghost Busted
By M. N. Tirado | Sep 12, 2024
BRUNSWICK, GA: The final defendant in a massive drug trafficking organization has been convicted on all charges after a two-day jury trial.
Former NFL player sentenced for PPP loan fraud during COVID-19 pandemic
By K. R. Nelson | Sep 12, 2024
Travis Lee Harris has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud related to his fraudulent acquisition of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan amounting to nearly $1,000,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amann serves as research visitor at Oxford University
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 12, 2024
Regents' Professor of International Law and Woodruff Chair in International Law Diane Marie Amann is serving as a research visitor at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford University Faculty of Law. She is pursuing scholarship related to women professionals who played roles in international criminal trials after World War II and her work on child rights, especially as they relate to armed conflict and similar violence.
Bruner publishes article on national identity and economic development
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 11, 2024
Stembler Family Distinguished Professor in Business Law Christopher M. Bruner published “National Identity and Economic Development in Market-Dominant Small Jurisdictions” in 4 Journal of Law and Political Economy 883 (2024).
Judge Charles A. Pannell Jr. to take inactive senior status on September 30
By A. D. Bamburg | Sep 11, 2024
Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr., announced that on September 30, 2024, after nearly 25 years of distinguished service to the Court, the Federal Judiciary, and the people of Georgia and the United States, the Honorable Charles A. Pannell, Jr., will assume inactive status as a senior United States district judge.
New SBA executive board announced by Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
By E. F. Cullerton | Sep 11, 2024
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School has announced its Student Bar Association (SBA) Executive Board for the 2024-2025 academic year, featuring a diverse group of individuals dedicated to student advocacy and professional development.
Savannah-area physician settles allegations over record-keeping violations
By E. F. Cullerton | Sep 11, 2024
A physician operating weight-loss clinics in the Savannah area has agreed to pay civil penalties and accept increased oversight to resolve allegations of violating the Controlled Substances Act.
Decatur man sentenced to life plus five years after deadly attempted robbery
By J. D. Suayan | Sep 10, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by jury trial in the case against a Decatur man accused of participating in an attempted armed robbery that resulted in the death of Charles Lewis, 31.
Ringhand receives prestigious award for work on Supreme Court confirmation hearings
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 10, 2024
Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand received the C. Herman Pritchett Award at the American Political Science Association's 120th Annual Meeting. The award was given for her book, "Supreme Bias: Gender and Race in U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings" (Stanford University Press, 2023), co-authored with C.L. Boyd and P.M. Collins. The C. Herman Pritchett Award recognizes the best book on law and courts published during the previous year.