News published on GA News News Gazette in July 2025

News from July 2025


Roswell man sentenced for threatening former FBI Director Christopher Wray

John Woodbury, a 35-year-old resident of Roswell, Georgia, has been sentenced to seventeen months in prison for transmitting threats against former FBI Director Christopher Wray.


Foohey presents book on consumer bankruptcy at socio-economics conference

Pamela Foohey, a professor, recently presented her upcoming co-authored book "Debt’s Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy" at the Society of the Advancement of Socio-Economics annual conference.


LeClercq presents research on trade and labor at Geneva Graduate Institute

Assistant Professor Desirée LeClercq presented her research on trade and labor at a workshop in Switzerland.


Leader sentenced for multi-state drug trafficking operation

Wilfort Foster, III, a 41-year-old from El Monte, California, has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for his role in a narcotics and money laundering conspiracy.


Emma M. Hetherington discusses sex trafficking litigation on WSB-TV

Clinical Associate Professor and Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington appeared on WSB-TV to discuss sex trafficking litigation in Georgia.


John H. Rains IV selected as magistrate judge in Rome

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the selection of John H. Rains IV as a new magistrate judge in Rome, Georgia.


Hetherington discusses trafficking victims protection act on Atlanta's 11Alive

Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation Clinic, Emma M. Hetherington, appeared on Atlanta's 11Alive to discuss the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act.


Lori A. Ringhand publishes article on presidential elections in Wisconsin Law Review

Hosch Professor and Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor Lori A. Ringhand has published an article titled "The Regulation of Presidential Elections" in the 2025 edition of the Wisconsin Law Review, page 509


Mercer law student gains valuable experience through Georgia Court internship

Mercer University School of Law student Colby Belland, a member of the class of 2027, has secured an internship with Georgia Court of Appeals Judge J. Wade Padgett.


Gilmer County man faces additional charges in child sexual exploitation case

A man from Gilmer County, Ronald Richardson, has been indicted on additional charges for allegedly using Artificial Intelligence to alter ordinary photographs into child sexual abuse material.


First Amendment Clinic argues case before U.S. District Court

The First Amendment Clinic recently presented arguments in the case of Booterbaugh v. City of Morrow at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.


PBS features Professor Foohey on retiree bankruptcies

Post Professor Pamela Foohey was recently featured on PBS’ Next Avenue to discuss the rising trend of senior citizens filing for bankruptcy.


Beasley Allen wins top honors in 2025 Community Choice Awards

We are pleased to report that Beasley Allen, a law firm based in Georgia, has been recognized in three significant categories in the 2025 Community Choice Awards "Best of the River Region."


Tablet features Pamela Foohey on church bankruptcy issues

Pamela Foohey, a professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, was recently featured in an article by Tablet.


AJMLS congratulates alumnus Antonio C. Lee on becoming president of Cook County Bar Association

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School has announced that alumnus Antonio C. Lee, a graduate of the class of 2014, has been appointed President of the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA).


Tucker showcases impactK.ai at NYU's legal conference

Alston Chair in Corporate Law Anne M. Tucker presented her impact investment research platform, impactK.ai, at the 2025 Annual Conference on Legal Issues in Social Entrepreneurship and Impact Investing.


Delta Airlines settles $8.1M lawsuit over misuse of pandemic-relief funds

Delta Airlines has agreed to pay $8.1 million to settle allegations of misusing federal relief funds provided under the Payroll Support Program (PSP).


Mechanics charged for trafficking over one ton of methamphetamine from auto repair shop

Two auto mechanics from DeKalb County are facing federal drug trafficking charges after authorities seized approximately 2,500 pounds of methamphetamine from their vehicles.


Former Troup County payroll manager charged with embezzling government funds

Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager for Troup County, Georgia, has been charged with theft from a program receiving federal funds.


Stockbridge teen sentenced to life for murder of schoolmate

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of an 18-year-old Stockbridge resident for a fatal shooting that occurred outside a restaurant.