DeKalb County DA's office takes on Gilmer child exploitation case

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Sherry Boston, District Attorney | Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney

In response to a request from the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office has agreed to take on the role of conflict prosecutor in the case of State v. Ronald Richardson in Gilmer County.

The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive investigation leading to the arrest of Ronald Richardson, aged 48, on January 17, 2025. He faces multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of children.

The case is currently active and pending. As such, no further information will be released by the DA’s Office at this time.