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House of Prayer Christian Church pastor indicted on federal child sexual abuse charges

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Bernadel Semexant, a pastor associated with the House of Prayer Christian Church of America (HOPCC), on multiple charges involving sex offenses against a minor.


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Eight charged with bank fraud schemes linked to House Of Prayer Christian Churches

A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted eight individuals associated with the House of Prayer Christian Churches of America (HOPCC) on charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and aiding and...


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Court appoints Theodore S. Hertzberg as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Georgia

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the U.S. Attorney for the district, effective September 10, 2025.


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Court appoints Theodore S. Hertzberg as U.S. attorney for Northern District of Georgia

Theodore S. Hertzberg will continue to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia following a vote by the judges of the United States District Court.


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Hiram man sentenced to fifteen years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine

Darrlin Vernard Warner has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine, while possessing firearms and over $175,000 in drug proceeds.


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Former Army soldier receives life sentences for child sexual abuse at Fort Stewart

A former Army soldier, Austin Michael Burak, 32, of Oak Harbor, Washington, has been sentenced to concurrent life sentences after being convicted of sexually abusing two children at Fort Stewart Military Reservation in Georgia.


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Oglethorpe Mall shooting suspect indicted on federal machinegun charge

A federal grand jury has indicted Aujawan Hymon, 20, of Savannah, Georgia, on charges of illegal possession of a machinegun.


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Stone Mountain man receives life sentence for fatal shooting during argument

A Stone Mountain resident, Lafeme Pruitt, has been sentenced to life without parole after being found guilty in the fatal shooting of Dominique Grant.


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Federal authorities charge Kennesaw resident with arson at Atlanta ICE facility

Federal authorities have announced charges against Ronald Watson, also known as Sarah Watson, Miranda Kyle, and Emily Smith, 28, of Kennesaw, Georgia.


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DeKalb County man indicted in double homicide following domestic violence incidents

A DeKalb County man has been indicted on more than 30 charges in connection with a series of domestic violence incidents that led to the deaths of his estranged wife and a 6-year-old girl.


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Hinesville man convicted for threatening violence against VA employees

A Hinesville resident has been convicted in federal court for making threats against federal employees and the public.


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Court’s electronic filing system experiences outage on August 28

The electronic filing system for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia experienced a technical issue on August 28, 2025.


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Army officer admits guilt in theft and sale of military property

A U.S. Army captain based at Fort Stewart has pleaded guilty in federal court to theft and sale of government property.


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Federal charges filed against Stone Mountain man for fentanyl distribution and gun possession

Alexis Carreon Bocanegra, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen without legal status in the United States, has been arrested and charged with federal offenses related to fentanyl distribution and firearm possession.


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Mexican national sentenced for attempting to distribute over four pounds of methamphetamine

A Mexican national living illegally in Hazlehurst, Georgia, has been sentenced to 215 months in federal prison for possession and attempted possession with intent to distribute over four pounds of pure methamphetamine.


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Atlanta man sentenced for trafficking drugs while armed with illegal rifle

Omari A. Nicks, a convicted drug trafficker from Smyrna, Georgia, has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl while illegally...


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GoodFellas gang members sentenced for drug trafficking crimes in metro-Atlanta

Corey Boyer and Antonio Smith, both of Atlanta, have been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and other drugs as members of the GoodFellas street gang.


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Atlanta man sentenced to 23 years for large-scale drug trafficking operation

Royce Cobb, also known as “Rapp,” has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after being convicted for cocaine trafficking and illegal possession of a loaded semiautomatic firearm.


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Lawrence R. Sommerfeld appointed magistrate judge in Atlanta federal court

Lawrence R. Sommerfeld has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in Atlanta, according to an announcement from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.


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Richmond County man sentenced for stealing mail and committing bank fraud

A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, committing bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.