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Court completes maintenance on CM/ECF system; public access restored
The necessary maintenance on the case management and electronic files (CM/ECF) system has been finalized.
Final defendant convicted in Augusta-area meth-trafficking case
The final defendant in a drug trafficking operation in the Augusta area has been found guilty.
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Federal charges announced against four for illegal firearms possession
By A. I. Benavidez | Nov 12, 2024
Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments on several individuals facing felony charges related to illegal firearms possession.
Court updates forfeiture schedule for misdemeanor and petty offenses
By A. I. Benavidez | Nov 12, 2024
The Court has released a new Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule for Misdemeanor and Petty Offenses, as stated in S.D. Ga.
Georgia court seeks comments on proposed rule amendments
By K. R. Nelson | Nov 8, 2024
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has put forward proposed amendments to Local Rule 83.1(E)(4).
Court announces CM/ECF system outage for maintenance in November
By K. R. Nelson | Nov 7, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced a scheduled outage of its case management/electronic case files (CM/ECF) system.
Courthouse closures announced for holidays in Northern District of Georgia
By K. R. Nelson | Nov 6, 2024
On Friday, November 29, and Tuesday, December 24, the Gainesville, Newnan, and Rome courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will be closed for the holidays.
Malicious emails target CM/ECF users with fake court notices
By K. R. Nelson | Nov 6, 2024
The court has been alerted to reports of malicious emails targeting users of the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.
Malicious emails target CM/ECF users with fake court notices
By K. R. Nelson | Nov 6, 2024
Malicious emails are being circulated among CM/ECF users, masquerading as communications from federal courts.
Chatham County man sentenced for receiving child pornography
By J. D. Suayan | Nov 1, 2024
A Chatham County resident has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.
Federal indictment targets multi-county drug trafficking ring
By J. D. Suayan | Nov 1, 2024
Eleven individuals have been indicted on charges related to a drug trafficking operation spanning multiple counties, following the unsealing of a federal indictment.
Former defense employee pleads guilty to mishandling classified materials
By R. B. Pepalis | Oct 23, 2024
A former employee of a U.S. Department of Defense component agency is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to mishandling classified documents. Margaret Anne Ashby, 26, from Henderson, Nevada, awaits sentencing following her guilty plea to Unauthorized Removal/Retention of Classified Documents. This was announced by Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Atlanta man sentenced for violent crimes against seniors
By R. B. Pepalis | Oct 18, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Aaron Neil Johnson, 22, for his involvement in two violent robberies targeting senior citizens. A jury found Johnson guilty on April 1, 2024, of armed robbery, robbery, and theft by receiving stolen property related to incidents involving two women aged 74 and 78.
No charges filed in veteran's fatal shooting at Atlanta VA Medical Center
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 17, 2024
After a thorough review of the evidence, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has made a decision regarding the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of John Robert Smith, Jr. The incident occurred at the Atlanta VA Medical Center on January 29, 2024.
U.S. Attorney announces measures for overseeing November 2024 general election
By B. B. Urness | Oct 17, 2024
U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan announced that an Assistant U.S. Attorney will serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. This appointment is part of the Department of Justice's nationwide Election Day Program. The DEO will oversee complaints related to voting rights concerns, threats against election officials or staff, and election fraud in coordination with the Department of Justice’s Headquarters.
Two gang members convicted in murder; one suspect remains at large
By K. R. Nelson | Oct 15, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has announced the conviction of two men in connection with the murder of a transgender woman. On October 4, jurors found JaQuan Brooks, 25, and Davonte Fore, 26, guilty on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Felony Murder for the death of Skyler Gilmore (legal name Chase Gilmore), who was killed on June 4, 2021.
Federal firearms charges lead to multiple convictions in Georgia
By A. I. Benavidez | Oct 15, 2024
Federal authorities in the Southern District of Georgia have returned indictments involving illegal firearms possession and drug distribution. Several defendants face federal prison sentences or are awaiting further proceedings after pleading guilty to gun-related charges.
Norcross man convicted in murder of transgender woman
By A. A. Sanchez | Oct 14, 2024
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced the conviction of Pedro Silva-Renteria, a 21-year-old from Norcross, for the murder of Sophie Vasquez, a transgender woman. The jury found Silva-Renteria guilty on multiple charges including Malice Murder and Felony Murder.
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema indicted for obstruction amid ongoing legal battles
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 11, 2024
Allen Onyema, the CEO and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been indicted for obstruction of justice. The charges stem from allegations that he submitted false documents to the government in an attempt to halt an investigation into earlier accusations of bank fraud and money laundering. Ejiroghene Eghagha, Chief of Administration and Finance at Air Peace, faces similar charges.
Eleventh Circuit invites applications for bankruptcy judge position in Atlanta
By K. R. Nelson | Oct 11, 2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is inviting applications for a United States Bankruptcy Judge position in Atlanta. This appointment will be for a term of fourteen years and will serve the Northern District of Georgia.